I start cracking up, thinking, what the hell is she up to now? When she messages back saying she’s leaving him high and dry after she gave him the best sex of his life last night, I smile. Goodfor her. He was an asshole and I hope he feels what she felt that morning he did that to her.
I feel Jared move next to me. He groans and wraps both arms around me, tickling my sides. Laughing, I start to push him away. Which only makes him do it more.
“Okay, okay, I surrender!” I continue laughing with tears in my eyes. He stops and his face turns serious.
“I love you so much, baby. More than anything.” I gasp at his admission and feel my chest squeeze with happiness.
“I love you, too, Jared.” My voice sounds hoarse. Tears well in my eyes but I push them back. I am leaving myself entirely exposed to this man. I’m giving him my heart and soul. I just hope he doesn’t break it. If I could freeze this moment in time I would. Jared Knox is the other piece of me that I’ve been missing all along.
Later in the morning, Jared drops me off at my dorm so I can pack some things. I grab some clothes and necessities. Jared told Darla I will be taking a break, which only infuriated me because I need the money. He insists on paying for everything, and it’s making me feel helpless. I want to pay my own way.
I’ve learned this past year to never take anything for granted. Life is too short. I will never forget my mom and dad, but I know with Jared by my side I can conquer anything.
He’s protective, and it’s sexy as hell. I am the luckiest girl in the world to have a man like him who makes me feel so loved.
Walking out of my dorm room with my bag in hand, I bump into someone in the hallway.
“Shit, I’m sorry,” I rush out, and there is a strange looking man just staring at me. There is no way he is a student.
“It’s okay, darlin’. No harm, no foul.” He smirks, instantly throwing off some freaky vibes.
I clear my throat and mutter ‘no worries’, then make my way down the stairs.
That was odd. Maybe I should text Jared and let him know about that creepy guy.
I continue to walk down the stairs and I feel him hot on my heels. When I turn around to confront the man, a cloth covers my mouth. I try to scream but nothing comes out as I breathe in the toxic fumes. The next thing I see is black.
When I peel my heavy eyelids open I realize I’m in a room and my hands are tied to a bed post.
“Fuck!” I gasp, and start hyperventilating. That man took me. What the fuck? The only thought that runs through my head is he has to work for Luca and his dad. I was stupid asking Jared to take me to my dorm. He had a phone call, and when we pulled up I told him I would be a couple of minutes. He must be going crazy looking for me, and it’s all my fault.
“Hello, beautiful,” a voice intones from the corner of the room, and I scream. I had no idea someone was in here. Luca sits in a chair across from the bed I’m lying in. He leans on his elbows and gives me an evil smile.
“Looks like you and your boyfriend are not as smart as you thought. Did you really think you could get away from me, Erica?” His face is now serious.
“I…um…” I stutter, unable to speak. My throat clogs with emotion. All I can think about is now I’m stuck with this monster, and where is Jared?
He leans above me, placing his lips against mine. I try to push away but he has me stuck in place. His hands are holding my head as he moves his lips over mine. He trails kisses down my neck and groans. I see the bulge in his pants and I want to gag. My body is shaking and that seems to excite him even more.
“Oh how I’ve missed you, sweet Erica.” He continues to assault my body with his lips, not going any further than my neck. When his rough hands squeeze my breast, I shout out in pain.
“Don’t you ever fucking leave me again! I have been trying to get to you, but you have all those fucking bikers in the way. You are a fucking slut, you know that? Leave it to you to fuck a biker for protection.” He insults me, but I don’t care. I just want him to stop touching me.
“I will replace my touch with his and get back what’s mine. This body belongs to me not him, bitch.” He grunts and starts to pull my pants down. I try to buck him off of me but I have no power over him. My screams and cries do nothing but make him more excited.
“Please stop!” And just as he touches my most private area, there is a knock on the door.
“What!” he hollers, and pauses his assault. I sigh in relief. Saved by the door.
“I need you, boss. It's urgent!” someone shouts behind the door, and I’m praying he leaves.
“I will be right back, gorgeous.” He licks my cheek, leaving me bare and exposed in this room where I am about to completely lose myself again.
I’m not sure how long it’s been, but I must have fallen asleep. I’m still half naked when Luca walks back in.
“Where is Jared?” I get enough courage to ask.
“He’s been taken care of, so I suggest you get used to the fact you’re stuck with me and this life I’m so generously giving to you, princess. You will be my wife, Erica.” I instantly feel my heart split in two.