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.”

up like this?”

challenged across the bed, facing him now.

Melvin uncomfortable, “Don’t you have any lingering

had the

desires but to love a man who doesn’t love me back? To waste my years in the shadows

his jaw, his eyes swirling with anger.

laugh. She put on her clothes

be with me anymore?” Melvin called out, following

took a deep breath and said. “Not anymore.”

opened

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

back as she

open and she stepped inside, she saw Melvin’s face set in stone. As

onto her bed. The tears she had been holding

wait for Vance

at school for the staff meeting. It seemed normal as usual until Principal

he asked Jocelyn to

about the incident. She’d already sent

Melvin’s place. But she was unsure if

Jocelyn was ready

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

never tolerate such behavior. Well seek justice for the wrongs you’ve endured. Principal Fletcher admitted his own mishandling, regretting involving her in the

looking out for the school. I’m just sorry I couldn’t be

to fund a new teaching building, Principal Fletcher shared some good news.

aback, not having expected

the empty plot to the west

to donate to the

in height. “What brings you to

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

didn’t know or care

mostly because of you,” Preston leaned against the railing, facing her. “Is it really over between you and

it and turned to leave. “Go

my mom, feverish and talking nonsense.

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