Lahat ng Kabanata ng I Can’t Love You In The Dark: Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 34

Daniel’s POVMy jaw hung opened, I stared from the two women to Jake. He just stood there grinning, a little too proud of himself. The music, which had seemed loud before, now felt deafening, pushing against the sudden silence in my head."Jake, what the hell is this?" I demanded. My voice was low. It held a warning.Jake shrugged, he acted like this was totally normal. "What's up? Just some company, man. I told you, Casual thing, I was alone. Thought I'd have a blast with some ladies. But hey, since you're here, I'm cool on sharing. No problem at all, plenty of fun to go around." He winked, first at me, then at the two women.The red haired woman, the one in the tight black dress, purred, gliding over to the couch. She sat down beside me, her leg brushed against mine, her eyes held that dangerous sparkle. She moved her hand, slowly, and deliberately. It traced a path up my thigh, then across my stomach, heading higher. Her touch was light, feather like, but it burned through my jeans

Sienna’s POVMy body still ached. Every muscle felt like it had been stretched and pulled, a constant reminder of Daniel’s raw fury. It had been brutal, primal and confusingly, arousing. But also, it had shaken something loose inside me. His last words, "We aren't done," echoed in my mind, a chilling promise.I had spent the last few days in a daze, trying to make sense of everything. My heart felt heavy, a knot of confusion and shame. Shame for letting myself be used. Shame for letting Daniel see me so vulnerable, and yet, a tiny spark of defiance still flickered. I was tired of being torn in two, I was tired of being the mess.I had an art showing today. A small one, just a few new pieces. It felt like walking into a storm, but I had to go, my art was the only thing that felt truly mine right now.********************The gallery was bright, filled with hushed whispers and the clinking of glasses. My newest piece, a chaotic abstract with dark, swirling colors, hung prominently. I