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Trigger Warning: This chapter has depictions of abuse.

One Year Earlier

Iris Blair stumbled into her house well after three in the morning.

She had such a great night with Korah and Joi and was on a high that had nothing to do with the pills she had taken earlier in the night.

“Where have you been?” A gruff voice caused her to jump.

She giggled when she realized it was her boyfriend, Cal.

“Oh Cal, you scared me. I was with Korah and Joi, you know that.”

“I called you like fifteen times.”

“I texted you, Cal. I told you I was safe and having fun.” She stated as she kicked off her red bottom heels.

“I wanted to talk to you.” Cal declared.

“It was way too loud in the club for that babe.”

“Were you with another man?”

“Excuse me?” Iris asked. “Why would you think that?”

“Because you go out with your slut friends all night and don’t call me.”

“My friends aren't sluts Cal! We were just having a girl’s night.”

“Well you’re not doing that anymore!” Cal snapped. “No more going out and acting