“Dad, I’m home,”I yell as we enter the side door to the kitchen. I slip my shoes off and toss my bag on the counter. Bizzy comes hurling down the hallway almost knocking me on my ass. Rexley grabs my hips, preventing my fall. Sighing, I relax into him until Bizzy barks, causing me to pull away. My face heats, and I know I’m blushing. Attempting to hide my cheeks, I bend down and give her some pets, then move over to the fridge. I need something to cool me down.
“Who is this?” Rexley asks, squatting down and rubbing behind Bizzy’s ears. She sniffs him and lets out a warning growl. He laughs before standing and walking over to me. I watch as she comes between us, preventing him from coming closer to me. Gently, I nudge her with my foot, and she looks up at me with her big brown eyes.
“She’s usually very friendly. I don’t know why she’s acting this way. Do you have any dogs at home?” I glance Rexley’s way, and he has an odd look on his face as he shakes his head.
“I was never allowed to have a pet. My father didn’t want to deal with the messes they made.” Frowning, I open the back door to let her outside.
“I’m sorry,” I say with a gasp as I turn into Rexley’s chest. When did he move?
“Don’t be. I plan to have a bunch when I’m on my own. I want a huge house, kids, and a yard full of animals,” he says with a dreamy sigh. I can picture it, and I hope someday he gets that.
He kisses my forehead, then takes a small step back. I smile up at him, and he has a cocky grin on his face. My cheeks heat again, and he laughs.
“Has anyone ever claimed these perfect pink lips?” he asks me, and my eyes widen. I shake my head and avoid his gaze. Gah, he must think I’m so lame. Seventeen and never been kissed. He lifts my chin up with his finger and presses a sweet kiss to the corner of my mouth. I gasp, and he pulls back, looking for consent. With a small smile, I nod and he presses my back against the door as he claims my mouth as his. I try to follow his lead, and soon he has me moaning as his tongue tangles with mine. Wow.
Pulling back he runs his thumb along my puffy lips. I stare into his green eyes trying to catch my breath. He gives me a beaming grin, “Now, kitty, you’re mine.”
CHAPTER7
NOW
CAT
Yet again I wake up sore and ignore the dried cum along my thighs. I fight to open my eyes, and when I do, I wish I could shut them again and forget. He actually raped me. Shuddering, I remember how he held me down and repeatedly thrusted into me. How my body gave in to him at the end. How it’s always given in to him.
Some way, somehow, I need to get out of here. I can’t let him brainwash me again. I was finally moving on. I was happy. I need to get back home.
It was clear that he was unhinged and hadn’t changed, but I never thought he would hurt me in that way. I wiggle my wrists and am relieved to find the handcuffs gone. I’m still restrained, but the silk rope is at least gentler than the cold, metal cuffs.
Bars surround me on all sides, and it’s hard for me to move. I’m lying on a hard surface and my knees are bent at an odd angle. I whimper as I try to straighten my legs.
“Ah, I see my little kitty is awake. I’m sorry to have to cage you, my pet, but I have to run some errands, and I don’t trust you not to try and leave me again.” I open my mouth to give him a piece of my mind, but close it when he holds up a remote. A beep sounds close to my ear, and I wince. The leather collar around my neck feels tight and ominous. Did he seriously put a shock collar on me?
“By the look in your eyes, I can tell that you have figured out what this little remote is for. Just be my good little pet, and you won’t need to find out. Understand, kitty?” He crouches down in front of me and taps my cage before climbing back to his feet. “Okay, now I should only be gone for a couple of hours. I love you, Cat.”
I watch as he walks out a metal door. No noise hits my ears from behind, so I think we’re alone here. Whereverhereis. I glance around the sparse room, thankful he didn’t leave me in the pitch black. I have always been scared of the dark. Even before I fell in love with a monster.
How could I have been so stupid?
CHAPTER8
THEN
CAT
I’m sitting on the bleachers with Nicole as she shoves a handful of popcorn into her mouth. “Slow down. If you choke, I won’t be able to help you. I failed CPR class, remember?” She rolls her eyes at me and eats another handful.
“It’s just so good. You know Dad won’t let us eat this stuff at home.” I snort and look off at the field. The guys are doing some warm-ups as the cheerleaders try to amp up the crowd. I point over towards Ronnie and sigh.
“I wish I could do that, but you know Dad would never let me prance around in a skirt that short, let alone show off my stomach.” Nicole starts to cackle, then wheezes. I smack her hard on the back, and she leans forward.
“I’m not choking, god Cat, chill,” she says through gasps. I shrug and resume watching Rex as he tackles someone. I jump up and cheer. He looks over at the stands and catches my eye through his helmet. A team member smacks his shoulder, bringing his attention back to the game. Taking my seat again I watch his tight ass in those pants.
“So, how is that going?” Nicole–my little sister, asks, and I bite my lip to hide my smile. “Has he asked you out yet? It’s been a few weeks now since Dad caught him kissing you in the kitchen.” My cheeks heat at that, and I glance her way.
“No, he hasn’t asked me out yet, officially. But I think we’re dating,” I say with a sigh.
“Wait! What do you mean he never asked you out, but you’re dating?” I shrug and frown.