The water settles as I look into Mark’s eyes. His question was one I wasn’t prepared for mentally. Derrick had told me he was a fuck boy so I thought he may just be using me but now I see, Derrick is wrong. Mark really does like me, and he is so sweet.I reach down, kissing his lips, and nod, “Yes, let’s make it official.” Mark grins and he holds me tighter and I stop straddling and resume sitting on his lap. He pulls me to his chest and turns on the water, adding hot water.“I feel like the luckiest man alive,” he whispers into my ear.My heart beats faster as I lay my head on his chest and he kisses the top of my head, “I don’t see why. I am just an ordinary girl.” I smile.Mark chuckles and shakes his head, “Audrey, you are anything but ordinary. You came from a terrible background and grew. You will do whatever it takes to make your dreams come true You are a go-getter and my perfect match.”I smile and lace our fingers together, “I honestly thought you may have just been using me

Terry POVI lay the papers on my desk and stare at them as Daniel walks into the room. He glances at them and then grabs one reading it, “You ran a background check on Mark?” he asks, looking at the paper. I click my tongue and he looks at me, “But you got nothing?” I fish through the papers and hand him another. His eyes go wide, and he shakes his head, “Assault and battery but never charged?!”“Yeah,” I say, passing him three more papers. Daniel gasps, “There are 6 women here who dropped charges!” I nod, “Yeah, Mark is rich. He has fancy lawyers. There are also sealed juvenile records.” Daniel gasps and I sigh, “Money talks. I have someone working on getting what’s sealed. I want to know what we are dealing but I think Audrey is in trouble.” Daniel’s chest huffs up and he walks to my closet, grabbing my baseball bat, “Well, don’t just sit there! Let’s go!”I shake my head, “In time brother. He is beginning to become very possessive though. I am always listening,” Daniel looks at me

Audrey POVI sit in Mark’s limo, and I feel uneasy. Mark places his hand on my thigh and I try to listen to Daniel’s words, “Don’t you think this is a good idea, Audrey?” He asks me. I blink a few times and answer.“I do. The cameras are a great idea.” I say softly but my mind is on how Mark just treated me.Mark smiles as he squeezes my leg lovingly but what he just said in there has me feeling stupid and foolish. He made me feel like an idiot and worse of all- he embarrassed me in front of my friends.Daniel continues, “So, what meeting? What’s going on?” I try to speak but Mark squeezes my leg again and talks over me, “Audrey has a meeting with Mrs. Moxin. Her husband runs the company Audrey works for but he’s away on business.”I nod and Daniel’s face frowns, “So they know about the stalker?”“Yes, and they haven’t done much about it,” I say sadly.Mark shakes his head, “Well, don’t worry baby, I am getting my own security detail for you, and they won’t snooze on the job.” He grin

Audrey POVI take a deep breath and push the elevator button. I had never met Mr. Moxin before so a meeting with his wife was even more unlikely. I step inside and the music plays as I squeeze my thighs together. What is it about Mark that drives me so crazy?He has this way about him- he’s charismatic but at the same time, his entire personality has started to change. Maybe he’s just terrified of losing me. I tap my flat against the elevator floor as I think, and it comes to a stop. The doors open and I walk to the office- I hope she has a better plan.The receptionist smiles at me, “Raven, have a seat. Mrs. Moxin is with the police. She’ll be out in a moment.” I nod as I look at the closed door, “Do they have any word on Mr. Moxin?” I ask. The receptionist sighs, “I don’t know for sure. Hopefully, they find him soon.” She says sadly but there’s a look in her eye.I nod and pull out my phone while I wait. There’s a text message from Mark and I open it, “Audrey, tonight I make going

Terry POVDaniel follows me back to my room and helps me open each camera box, “I can’t believe Seth or Derrick didn’t stick up for her! What was that shit?!” he asks. I am trying to control my anger but it’s really hard. Between Mark and how people treat Audrey, it makes me want to go on a murdering spree.“You know how the Anders family is. Seth tries to be different but Derrick lives to please his daddy.”“I know but I thought Seth would at least say something.” Daniel sighs.I shake my head and turn on my computer, “But he didn’t, and I did. I think Audrey knows you and I are both in her corner now. The Thero family is trash. Everyone knows they are posers.”“Audrey doesn’t. Karen treated Audrey like shit too…” he whispers.“I know and look where she is,” I reply under my breath as I type.“You said you had nothing to do with that, Terry!” Daniel eyes me. I chuckle and roll my eyes, “And I didn’t. It wasn’t me. She was mugged.” I shrug.Daniel thinks but doesn’t say anything as he