The Bet That Ruined Us
The way he'd held her after, stroking her hair, telling her she was beautiful, telling her he—
Shayla choked on another sob, pressing her hands over her face.
She'd buried all of it. Locked it away. Told herself it was all lies, all manipulation, all part of his sick game.
But one touch—one goddamn touch—and it all came flooding back like it had happened yesterday.
Her body betrayed her. Her heart betrayed her.
And she hated it. Hated herself. Hated him.
She cried until there were no tears left, until her chest hurt from more than just the cough, until exhaustion finally dragged her under.
Shayla fell asleep on the couch, fully clothed, medicine bag still clutched in her hand.
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