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Beneath His Rules 64
Ivy's pov Dominic didn’t say a word. “Answer me. His car’s blocking mine.” Mom said. “I think he’s gone,” I said, sipping my coffee. “He’s not here.” “Gone where?” she said, frowning. “He didn’t say anything.” “I don’t know,” I said, shrugging. “He’s just not here.” She rolled her eyes. “Probably at some girl’s house,” she said. “He’ll be back, owing me money.” I didn’t say anything, just drank my coffee. I didn’t think he was coming back, not after last night. Dominic walked in, wearing a suit, looking calm. “Morning,” he said to me, ignoring my mom. “Where’s Theo?” she asked him, her voice sharp. “He didn’t tell me he was leaving.” Dominic poured coffee, staring at the window. “He moved out,” he said, his voice flat. “What do you mean, moved out?” she said, putting her mug down. “He owes me money!” “He got a job on the south side,” Dominic said. “He needed to be closer. It was sudden.” I looked at him. “A job?” I said. “He didn’t have a job yesterday.” Dominic’s eyes
Beneath His Rules 63
Ivy's pov I was walking down the hall, heading to Dominic’s room. It was late, past nine at night, and I didn’t want to be alone. My room felt too dark, too quiet, after that creepy note I found yesterday. I kept my hand in my pocket, touching the knife I’d started carrying. It made me feel a little safer, but my heart was still racing. I turned the corner by the stairs, and there he was, Theo, leaning against the wall, a glass in his hand. He looked messy, his shirt untucked, his eyes glassy. He was drunk. I could tell by the way he swayed. He saw me and smiled. It was a mean, ugly smile. “Hey, cousin,” he said, his voice slurring, too loud in the quiet hall. I stopped, keeping my distance. “Move,” I said, my voice sharp. He pushed off the wall, taking a step closer. “You’re always in a hurry,” he said. “Always running to Dominic. What’s the big secret?” “It’s not a secret,” I said, glaring. “It’s none of your business. Get out of my way, Theo.” He laughed, a gross, wet soun
Beneath His Rules 62
Ivy's pov The next day, I was about to get something from my car when I saw it, a folded piece of paper taped to the gate. My heart started pounding, I knew it wasn’t just trash. I grabbed it, my hands shaking, and opened it. The note said, “I see the way you moan for him.” I felt sick, like I was gonna throw up. It was about Dominic and me, no question. Someone was watching us, and it freaked me out badly. I looked around the yard, but it was empty, just bushes and the fence. Nobody was there, but I felt like someone was staring. I crumpled the note, my chest tight, and ran inside to the kitchen. I didn’t want anyone finding it, especially Dominic. He’d go nuts, probably add more cameras, or call his investigator. I was already scared, and I didn’t need him to make a big deal. I grabbed a lighter from the drawer, the one my mom used for candles, and stood over the sink. I lit the note, watching it burn until it was just ashes. My hands were shaking, but it felt good to see it
Beneath His Rules 61
Dominic's pov That afternoon, I was in the living room, messing with my phone, checking the camera feeds like I did every day now. I was still freaked out about the figure I saw outside the other night. I heard the front door open, and Ivy walked in, her head down, jacket slung over her shoulder. I looked up, and my stomach dropped. There was a red mark on her cheek, like someone hit her. I stood up fast, my phone falling on the couch. “Ivy,” I said, walking over. “What happened to your face?” She touched her cheek, looking away. “It’s nothing,” she said, her voice quiet. “Just leave it.” “No way,” I said, my voice loud. “That’s a slap mark. Who did that?” She didn’t answer, just walked past me to the kitchen. I followed her, my heart pounding. I was already mad, thinking about who could’ve done it. Then I saw her mom in the kitchen, pouring coffee, acting like nothing was wrong. It hit me like a punch, she did it. I clenched my fists, trying not to lose it right there. “Hey
Beneath His Rules 60
Ivy’s Pov The next morning, my mom stormed in, slamming her coffee mug on the counter, her face already red. I knew she’d heard about school, and I braced myself for a fight. “Ivy,” she said, her voice sharp. “Why aren’t you at school? The office called and said you haven’t been there all week. The scandal is over, you are meant to have resumed. What’s going on?” I shrugged, stirring my cereal. “I’m not going,” I said. “I told you already.” She put her hands on her hips, glaring. “You told me? When? You can’t just decide to quit school! That’s not how this works!” “I can,” I said, looking up at her. “They kicked me out before, remember? And now they want me to apologize for what that creep professor did. I’m not doing it.” She stared at me, her eyes narrowing. “You’re throwing away your future,” she said. “You think you can just sit here, eating cereal, doing nothing? You need school!” I laughed, but it wasn’t happy. It was bitter, like I couldn’t believe she was saying this.
Beneath His Rules 59
Ivy's pov I was in Dominic’s study, sitting on the edge of his desk, scrolling through my phone, trying to distract myself. It was late, maybe nine at night, and the house was quiet. My head was a mess. It felt like everything was piling up, and I couldn’t take it anymore. I was so mad, so scared, I wanted to scream. Dominic was at his computer, typing something, not saying much. I didn’t even know why I was in here, but I didn’t want to be alone. I put my phone down, too hard, and it clattered on the desk. “This is all so stupid,” I said, my voice loud. Dominic looked up, frowning. “What’s stupid?” he said, turning his chair to face me. “Everything,” I said, standing up. “The school, Theo, that car outside. I’m so done with it.” “Hey,” he said, standing too. “I know it’s a lot, but we’re handling it.” “Are we?” I said, my voice sharper. “Because it doesn’t feel like it. Nothing’s getting better!” “Ivy, calm down,” he said, stepping closer. “I’m doing everything I can.” I l
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