Chapter 90

Melvin had not eased up on Jocelyn. Their dance continued in the living room, silhouetted against the grand French window that framed the night sky.

Under the moonlight, their shadows mingled, rising and falling in a dance that never seemed to end..

Exhaustion lulled Jocelyn into sleep.

When she awoke, sunlight was blazing through the curtains.

The familiar view brought her a sense of calm as she attempted to rise, only to feel Melvin’s arm snaking around her waist, pulling her back down.

“Isn’t this enough?” Jocelyn’s voice was hardly recognizable, hushed and hoarse.

A warm breath tickled her ear, sending shivers down her spine. “Not even close,” Melvin whispered against her skin

Jocelyn stiffened, her fingers curling into fists. “Aren’t you afraid Willow will find out?”

“It’s none of her business, Mel murmured as he kissed her shoulder “Tll do whatever as | please.”

Jocelyn couldn’t understand why she had fallen for such a cad, always taking and never thinking of giving anything back.

She fell silent, letting him have his way.

His hands roamed her waist, brushing her belly, where she tensed.

Suddenly, the buzzing of a phone shattered the silence.

As the urgent ringtone continued, Jocelyn relaxed slightly.

Melvin finally let go of her and tossed aside the covers. He scrambled nude out of bed to pick up his cellphone from the floor. Glancing

at the caller’s name, he answered, “Yeah, I’m home… can’t talk now… check with Zephyr Bye.” Hanging up, he turned to find Jocelyn already wrapped in a towel, stepping out of bed.

“Where are you going?” he asked.

Without looking back, Jocelyn replied, “Home.”

we have to end up like

him now. “What

you have any lingering feelings for me?”

didn’t know how he had the nerve to

a man who doesn’t love me back? To waste my years in the shadows as your secret? Melvin, what makes you think I’d want

swirling with anger. She

sardonic laugh. She put on her clothes and headed to

you even want to be with me anymore?” Melvin called

Jocelyn took a deep breath and said.

that, she opened

voice was desperate, I won’t give you another

as she

she saw Melvin’s face set in stone. As the doors began to close, his image

bed. The tears she had been holding back finally broke free….

to wait for Vance to

at school for the staff meeting. It seemed normal

he asked Jocelyn to his office

braced herself, suspecting it was about the incident. She’d already sent an anonymous report to

place. But she was unsure if they’d believe her

Jocelyn was ready to face

started inquining about the incident, revealing that the so-called leader had never actually spoken to

Well seek justice for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher admitted his own mishandling, regretting involving her in the meeting.

“I understand you were looking out for the school. I’m just sorry I couldn’t be of more help.

fund a new teaching building, Principal Fletcher shared some good news. “The contract

aback, not having expected this outcome.

the office, she gazed at the

to donate to the school.” Preston’s sudden appearance startled her.

who’d shot up in height. “What

an early flight Didn’t have plans, so I came to check out the school. I’ve got a basketball game with

know or

against the railing, facing her. “Is it really over between you

turned to leave. “Go play your game.

night, he called my mom, feverish and talking nonsense. I heard

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