After Dark
"You see, Maeve, I own you now. Your secret is mine. And if you ever try to tell anyone, or if you don't do what I say, then everyone will know about 'Eve'. Your mother, your brother Jasper, your little friend Nova... the whole school. Understood?"
I couldn't speak, could only nod, my eyes wide with terror.
His hand reached out, so fast I didn't see it coming. His fingers curled around my chin, tilting my face up. His touch was cold, firm. My eyes darted to his, searching for anything, a hint of kindness, but there was nothing. Only that dark, unreadable stare.
"Look at me when I'm speaking to you," he murmured, his voice impossibly low.
My gaze locked with his. I hated him. I hated his arro
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