Chapter 18

Ava remained seated on Damon's bed, her mind filled with different thoughts swirling around. What was his plan? Would he touch me just as he did in my dreams? Did I even want his hands on my body? What if he were to assault me? Was he capable of such actions?

Feeling tension creeping through her entire body, Ava took a deep breath. Confusion was evident in her eyes, visible to anyone who would look at her at that moment. Soon, Alex would climb through my window and not find me. Would he wait?

Why am I still sitting here, waiting for my potential demise to emerge from the bathroom? I knew deep down that whatever was about to happen would not be for my good, and it terrified me. Maybe I should just leave.

The bathroom door swung open, revealing Damon with a towel wrapped around his waist, his wet hair dripping water. "Hmm, I was expecting you to have run away," he said with a smile. He walked confidently towards his closet, causing me to lower my head as he removed the towel.

This man is