I sat huddled on my bed, surrounded by darkness that mirrors the fear gnawing at my heart. The events of the past few days replayed in my mind like a horror movie, each scene etched with the chilling presence of Raphael. I clutched my blanket tightly as if it were the only shield against the terrors lurking outside my door.For three days since I was saved, I've been in my bedroom, fearing to step out because there's no telling when Raphael might return once again.Suddenly, a soft knock interrupted my thoughts and I froze, my heart pounding with trepidation. The door creaked open, and Sarah slipped into the room, her silhouette illuminated by the faint glow of the hallway light."Jenna," Sarah's voice was gentle, filled with concern. "I'm here.""Keith let you in?" I asked her."Yeah, I had to tell him my sob story before he did, though. What you've done for me." Sarah said, climbing into the bed and sitting next to me.I sighed as I looked away from her, my eyes rimmed with exhau
Sarah POVI had my plan perfectly planned out in my head.Get them to lower their guard down, drug them, watch them doze off, and of course, I'll have Keith all to myself when he's deep asleep by the drug I injected into the mushrooms. And a good amount at that.I didn't think everything would work out so easily. How gullible can one person be? Just look at her, dozing off at the table like a child.I smile spread across my face as I watched her.I think I need to get to-" *yawn* "...bed," Jenna said, almost letting the drug finish her off in that spot if not for Keith who came to support her.Speaking of Keith, the guy looked barely affected by the drugged food and it shocked me because he finished an entire plate of it.No normal human should-"I'll take you to your room love," Keith said, lifting Jenna in his arms in bridal style.I hated watching that scene play out. Anything that made Jenna happy irked my skin. I and Raphael divorced only because of her.I thought my mom had gott
BACK TO JENNA POVThe morning sunlight streamed through the office windows, casting a soft glow on my face. I squinted my eyes and rubbed my forehead, trying to shake off the remnants of my headache. "Sarah..." I muttered right before yawning and stretching in bed, "I wonder which guestroom she's in." I reached for my phone and dialled her number.I knew how big this mansion was and I wasn't about to get lost in it. There are still parts I haven't explored yet.I watched my phone buzz until it ended without an answer from Sarah. Probably she is tired. I shouldn't disturb her. But damn I'm hungry.After getting ready for the day's work, I went downstairs for breakfast and only found Keith at the table, "What about Sarah?" I asked, walking towards Keith."You're finally going out today." Keith looked me over."Y-yes... I felt bad. You kept staying back because of me. Also, Sarah's visit was a good boost. I can't hide all my life." I answered, "But what about Sarah? She stayed back, did
"What?!" I exclaimed in shock, "You can't be serio-""Crawl to me!" he ordered, slamming his fist against the desk.I shuddered before Keith. I didn't want to obey him but something in his voice, something in his commanding aura forced my lips shut and advised me to obey.My heart skipped a beat when I saw his eyes darken as if threatening me that there would be consequences if I didn't obey.I lifted my hands to button up my shirt first but the fierce look in his eyes told me that was the last thing I wanted to do.Hesitantly, I lowered my hands and went on all fours, shamefully crawling to him until I was right beside him, my cheeks all red with embarrassment.Keith's chair turned with him to face me. He leaned forward, placing his elbows on his thighs before reaching for me.He grabbed my jaw, squeezing it tightly as he forced me to look him in the eyes, "never forget who you belong to." he growled in a low voice before throwing my jaw aside and relaxing his back on his seat.Keith
I sat on the couch in my office with a worried expression, my fingers tapping nervously on my phone at a speed I never knew I had.The scene with Keith ordering me out of his office twice today played in my head on repeat until I slammed my palms on the table, along with my innocent phone.How dare he do that? I swear I will get him back for that but who the heck was that woman for whom he ordered me out the second time?I stepped out of my office, feeling unsettled as I thought to check if those men and that woman had left yet.Keith has got some explaining to do.From the corner of my eyes, I caught sight of Sarah once again. There was this weird, awkward moment we had each time she accidentally looked my way and tried to pretend she didn't.I walked up to her desk, something I wanted to do earlier if not for Keith who blocked me."What's up with you?" I asked her."Sorry, but I'm busy right now," Sarah replied with her eyes fixed on the monitor in front of her."Really?" I turned o
My mind was a whirlwind of frustration as I walked through the door to my office. I not only slammed the door shut but also ended up locking it. I turned away from the door and read through the text sent to me once again,"I'll never let you be happy. Both you and Keith will suffer. I'll see to it."It's always the innocent-looking ones, I swear!I thought of replying to the text but held back. I needed to show this to Keith and I wasn't ready to be caught in the wrong by giving a nasty reply to her."Yes. I'll tell Keith. He's sure to believe me with this proof."I turned and unlocked the door, storming out and heading straight for Keith's office, gripping my phone tightly as if it could slip away and lose the evidence I needed. As I reached Keith’s door, I didn’t bother knocking. I pushed it open, my entrance abrupt and unceremonious.“Keith, we need to talk,” I declared, my voice steady but laced with urgency.Keith looked up from his desk, his expression shifting into annoyance
My pulse quickened, confusion and desire mingling as I processed his words. Keith's gaze bore into mine, a dangerous intensity simmering just beneath the surface. I tried to read his expression, but it was like staring into the eye of a storm, chaotic yet controlled."Keith, I don't understand," I managed to say, my voice barely a whisper."You will," he murmured, his breath warm against my skin. "Now, hug the wall."I hesitated, my mind racing with questions. But something in his tone left no room to be opposed. Slowly, I turned, pressing my palms against the cold stone of the wall. Keith's hands trailed down my arms, leaving a trail of tingles in their wake. He gripped my hips, pulling me back against him, and I felt the hard lines of his body against mine."Keith," I whispered, a mix of fear and anticipation making my voice tremble."Trust me," he said softly, his lips brushing against my ear.My heart pounded as he kissed my neck, his lips sending shivers down my spine. Despite
KEITH POV"FUCK! What the actual fuck!" I clenched my hands into powerful fists and repeatedly pounded down on the table, not stopping until it split in two with the hole I created in the middle.It all started earlier this morning.Right after Jenna had left the car and slammed the door, it was only a few seconds in before I received a text from a strange number saying, "I see you. I'm going to get you."At first, I wanted to ignore it but then I smiled thinking it could have been Jenna."Is she playing games with me, now?" That was my thought at that moment. That was why I blocked her way and told her to get into my office. After she came, I thought of having a little fun with her before confronting her about her text but some people interrupted and of course, they had to be Yilena's representatives warning me about her arrival.I never told her about my getting married but I figured it would be something she'd discover herself anyway.I had to chase Jenna away so coldly just to m