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“More like you don’twantto.” Reign dropped my hand with a stony expression. “Most women would jump at the chance to spend the day in bed with their man, but not you, hmm?”
My man?!
If not for him being an arsehole, I’d be dancing around the room.
“Don’t be like this, Reign.”
“Then stop working for AJ fucking West.” Reign held his hands out in exasperation.
If only he knew what I'd been through. Maybe I should tell him...
"What is it?" Reign demanded, his gaze hardening.
I swallowed and stared at my hands, hoping I wasn't making a big mistake. But why shouldn't I tell someone? Why not Reign? I know Zeus said not to, but...fuck it.
"I didn't ask Alexander to do those things to me," I said, my words coming out in a whoosh. Before I could look at Reign's reaction, I carried on. "I asked him to stop."
Reign froze, his mouth opening before he literally growled. "You asked him to stop, and he didn't. Is that right, Elizabeth?" His voice was barely audible, and I swallowed again, my mouth suddenly dry.
"Yes." I finally looked at him, and the fury in his eyes stole my breath away.
"What did he do to you? Tell me everything. Please," he said, reaching for me. "Please."
Tears swam in my eyes as I told him everything. Reign's gaze didn't leave mine the entire time, but when I'd finished, he stroked my cheek and lifted my fingers to his lips, his eyes never leaving mine.
"I'm so fucking sorry, Elizabeth."
"It's okay, it happened..." My words trailed off as Reign pulled me into his arms.
"It will never happen again. You're not going back there, not now, not ever. Agreed?"
I nodded because Reign was right—how could I return to work with a boss like Alexander James West? I felt stupid for even thinking of it, but I've always been independent and... damn him. Damn, Alexander West to hell. He'd robbed me of my independence the day he abused me in his office. Why should I suffer by losing my job? But my skills were transferable. I could leave and get something else. Maybe not working for Reign exactly, but maybe he knew someone...Either way, Reign was right.
"Agreed. But there's something that's bothering me. How does a man like you know a man like him, Reign?"
Reign broke our gaze and rubbed the back of his neck, refusing to answer me. I sighed, the weight of his refusal to tell me who he really was heavy on my shoulders. I just told him about Alexander, and he still wouldn't tell me about himself. Alexander was an evil man, and Reign wasn't. So, I was naturally curious about their seemingly mutual hatred.
"I want to know who I’m falling in love with, and you won’t tell me," I said, surprising both of us with my admission. I knew I had strong feelings for Reign more than the other two, but love?
Jesus.
Reign looked stunned at my words but soon recovered enough to shake his head.
“I’m not telling you about things youdon’tneed to know,” he said with a clenched jaw. “But you’re falling for me?” Instead of looking happy, he looked bewildered.
Which matched my feelings right now.
“Is that not a good thing, Reign? You just said you were my man. That you want me for yourself.” I bit back tears when he closed his eyes.
“I didn’t mean as in… your boyfriend. I meant as your Dom.”
His words stung, and I backed away, striding to the bathroom with tears streaming down my face.
"Elizabeth, come back..." Reign called, but I slammed the bathroom door, sliding to the floor.
Fuck Reign and his bullshit.
I didn't want a Dom anymore.
