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.”

to end up like this?”

the bed, facing him now. “What else is left between us?”

“Don’t you have any lingering

the nerve

“You think I have no other desires but to love 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 to be with you forever?”

eyes swirling with anger.

a sardonic laugh. She put on her clothes and

be with me anymore?” Melvin called out, following

from him, Jocelyn took a deep breath and

opened the door

Melvin’s voice was desperate, I won’t give

she waited

doors slid open and she stepped inside, she saw Melvin’s face set in stone. As the doors began to close, his image disappearing from her

threw herself onto her bed. The tears she had been holding back finally

didn’t have to wait for Vance

went back at school for the staff meeting. It seemed normal

asked Jocelyn to his

was about the incident. She’d already sent

Melvin’s place. But she was unsure if

worst, Jocelyn was ready to face whatever came.

leader had never actually spoken to

he assured her. “We never tolerate such behavior. Well seek justice for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher admitted his own mishandling,

was relieved to know the principal wasn’t at fault, “I understand you were looking out for the school. I’m just sorry I couldn’t

Principal Fletcher shared some good news. “The contract will

not

the empty plot to the

the school.”

who’d shot up in height. “What brings you to school

plans, so I came to check out the school. I’ve got a basketball game with some classmates and saw you here,” Preston said, glancing at her

know or

leaned against the railing, facing her. “Is it really

to discuss it and turned to leave. “Go play your game. I’ve

uncle?” Preston followed. “The other night, he called my mom, feverish and

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