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.”

end up

Jocelyn challenged across the bed, facing him now. “What else is

made Melvin uncomfortable, “Don’t you have any lingering feelings for

didn’t know how he had the nerve to ask

who doesn’t love me back? To waste my years in the

jaw, his eyes swirling with anger. She could always provoke

put on her clothes and headed to

you even want to be with me anymore?”

him, Jocelyn took a deep breath and

opened

voice was desperate, I won’t give you another chancel”

look back as she waited

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

onto her bed. The tears

wait for Vance to

at school for the staff meeting. It seemed normal as usual until Principal Fletcher gave her a few extra glances.

Jocelyn

about the incident. She’d already sent an

Melvin’s place. But she was unsure if they’d believe

Jocelyn was ready

revealing that the so-called leader had never actually spoken to tem and had used his name to approach

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

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

Fletcher shared some good news. “The contract will be signed within five

was taken aback, not having expected this outcome.

at the empty plot

the school.”

at the boy who’d shot up in height. “What brings you to school today?”

basketball game with some classmates and saw you

or care

mostly because of you,” Preston leaned against the railing, facing

leave. “Go

talk about my uncle?” Preston followed. “The other night, he called my mom,

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