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.”

have to end up like

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

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

know how he had the nerve to

question irked her, “You think I have no other desires but to love a man who doesn’t love me back? To waste my years in the

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

put on her clothes

to be with me anymore?” Melvin

away from him, Jocelyn took a deep breath and

that, she opened the door

desperate, I

didn’t look back as she

set in stone. As the doors began

The tears she had been holding back finally

have to wait for Vance to sue her.

for the staff meeting. It seemed normal as usual until Principal Fletcher gave her

asked Jocelyn to

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

But she was unsure if they’d believe

for the worst, Jocelyn was ready

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

her. “We never tolerate such behavior. Well seek justice for the wrongs you’ve

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

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

taken aback, not having expected

at the empty plot to the

agreed to donate to the school.” Preston’s sudden appearance

the boy who’d shot up in

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 my

or care to know

the railing, facing her.

to leave.

talk 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

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