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 like this?” Mel frowned

bed, facing him now.

uncomfortable, “Don’t you

how he had the

love me back? To waste my years in the shadows as your

swirling with anger. She could always provoke

She put on her clothes and headed

with me

from him, Jocelyn took a deep breath and said. “Not

opened the door

Melvin’s voice was desperate, I won’t

look back as she waited

set in stone.

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

for Vance

back at school for the staff meeting.

he asked Jocelyn to his

it was about the incident. She’d already sent an anonymous report to the education

was unsure if they’d believe her

the worst, Jocelyn was

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

justice for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher

“I understand you were looking out for the

building, Principal Fletcher shared some good news. “The contract will

taken aback, not having

at the empty

to donate to the school.” Preston’s

boy who’d shot up in

got back on an early flight Didn’t have 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 face. “Do you know why

didn’t know or

railing, facing her.

to leave. “Go

about my uncle?” Preston followed. “The other night, he called my mom, feverish and talking nonsense. I heard him say something about a woman not wanting him anymore. Was it you?”

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