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I say nothing;I'm not telling him shit about me.
"I'm surprised you're in. I thought evenings would be prime time for hookers."
My cheeks burn, the insult stinging deeper than it should. Fury races through my veins; Jagger knows nothing about me, yet he has the accuracy of a psychic medium. I step forward and glare up at him, jabbing my finger into his solid chest. "Don't you dare show up here and give me shit! This isn't the school hallway, dickhead."
Jagger smirks, and I hate how his lips still look inviting enough to bite. He's undoubtedly blessed with his looks, but that's all he has. I force the thought away, ignoring what he'd look like wearing just that smirk.
Yuck.
"I've come to offer you a deal."
I arch my brow. "I'm not interested in?—"
"I'll be nice to you when your boyfriend comes to town."
I choke on my laughter, clutching my chest. He'sdelusional. Fucking certifiedinsane. "You? Why would I ever needyouto benice?"
Wait, what did he say? Boyfriend?
He grins and steps closer, his breath close to my ear. "Because Lawson Veng is coming to town."
My blood halts in my veins, my heart scrambling for a beat as I freeze. Every organ in my body stops functioning as I process Jagger's words.
He can't be coming to town.
"What..." I try to find my voice, but I'm struggling, and I can't struggle in front of Jagger. He'll ruin me, and I can't... "What makes you think that?"
Jagger slides my phone out of his pocket and holds it out to me, his expression unreadable. I snatch it from him and scroll through my texts, my legs threatening to go out from under me.
Lawsoniscoming—Jagger isn't lying. But only because Jagger invited him.
But to Lawson, it looks likeI'veinvited him.
"You should see the look on your face." Jagger snorts. "Anyway, the deal is I get to watch you fuck him."
Tears fill my eyes, and I shake my head, unable to believe Lawson is cominghere. I keep reading the texts, seeing that not only is Lawson coming, but he'll be here in a few days.
No...
Breathe. You're stronger now.
But Lawson knows things about me...things I don't ever want anyone to know. He would only come here to recapture me—and I refuse to be his victim again. I've managed to keep him at bay for so long… Not a day goes by that he doesn't text me, telling me how much he misses me and can't wait to see me again. ButI know the truth—he only has one thing in mind for me, and it doesn't involve a relationship.
"You told him where I am…" I whisper just as the door opens behind me. "Fuck you!"
"Get in here, missy!" Marley clears his throat and leers over me as I step into the house, moving his gaze to Jagger. "And you—beat it!"
I close my eyes and push past Marley, hating how he inhales with delight at our proximity. I shove past my aunt and run upstairs, my heart in my throat.
I have to leave.
I have to go.
Now.
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