Chapter 18

Aubrey

This time, Anthony didn't leave. In fact, he got me a gold dress that I had to admit was beautiful indeed.

"Put it on. I want to take you somewhere. I'll be waiting downstairs. Don't try anything foolish," he warned as he went downstairs.

I got dressed and left my hair down. I grabbed the heels in my hand and poked my head outside. The hallway was empty, and I stealthily walked downstairs. I saw Anthony on his phone in a heated conversation. I took that as an opportunity to sneak through the kitchen and out the back the door. The cool evening air hit me as I walked outside. I threw my heels in the bushes and dashed towards the huge gate.

My victory was short-lived as I felt a pair of arms wrap around me.

"Not so fast, angel," Angelo chuckled and dragged me back inside.

A furious looking Anthony stood there.

"Tryna leave me baby?" He fumed, and I squirmed.

A slap echoed through the room, and my face stung from the impact.

"You belong to me," he yelled as he grabbed me by my h