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“Rex, what the fuck?” Nick roars and tries to pull him away from me, but he won’t budge. My lungs are burning, and tears fall from my eyes. A few people are trying to get him off of me, but Rex just squeezes harder until my vision starts to go black. At the last second, he lets me take a breath and leans down to my ear.
“You’re alive because I allow it, Kitty. Don’t forget that.” Nick turns him and punches him in the face as I collapse into Lorna’s arms. I’m sobbing, and I don’t even care that people are watching me break down. I can’t do this anymore.
“Get your fucking hands off of me,” Rex roars over the music. “Cat is my girlfriend. I will treat and punish her however I see fit. She is mine,” he growls, looking me in the eyes from across the room. His pupils are dilated and everything makes sense now.
“Are you fucking high?” Nick roars. “After everything you have put that sweet girl through. You have the nerve to fucking put your hands on her again? While you know you are high on something? Get the fuck out of my house!” Nick starts to shove Rex towards the front door, and everyone makes a path.
Rex looks back at me, as if I would go with him. He’s lost it. I have let a lot of shit slide, but I’m done.
“Go,” I croak out. My throat is sore, and my voice is raspy. “Get the fuck out of here, Rexley. We’re done. You need help,” I gasp. His eyes start to tear up, but I look away. His crocodile tears and promises won’t save him this time.
CHAPTER13
NOW
CAT
Iwake up once again strapped to that table, and I panic. I don’t remember how I got here, and I’m scared that he drugged me again. How much time have I lost? Who has been feeding Matthan? Why do I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck? I groan, and a man I don’t recognize comes closer to me.
“Oh thank fuck, Mrs. Scott. I was worried you weren't going to wake up. I’m Doctor Samuals. Your husband called me when you started to have excessive bleeding. I was able to stop it and repair some of the damage, but I’m going to be frank with you.” He starts to whisper and looks around to make sure we are alone. “You have significant scar tissue on your uterus. There is a chance you may never be able to have another baby.”
No. No this isn’t good. If I don’t give Rex another child, this could ruin everything. I almost died, and I was given another chance at life. I can’t waste it.
“Thank you, doctor, can we please keep that between us? I’m not ready to share such personal information,” I whisper, and he nods, moving closer.
“Catherine, can I ask you something?” My eyebrows raise at the name, but I nod. “Are you here against your will? A few of the things I have witnessed since arriving, and some of the things your husband has said concern me.” I take a deep breath in and weigh my options here.
He may be my only chance to get off this island, but at the same time, what would that mean for my son? And if this man is here and still alive, I worry he won’t be for much longer.
“I’m fine, but I’m afraid you're not. You need to get off this island as fast as you can. Don’t let Rexley know you’re leaving, make up some excuse about needing something on your boat, then leave.” He gulps and looks around the sterile medical room that haunts my dreams before standing.
“I will come back for you,” he whispers, then moves to the main door and knocks. The latch unlocks, and Rex looks in. He won’t meet my eyes but listens to what the doctor has to say. A moment later, he leaves, and I close my eyes for a nap. I really hope I was able to save that man’s life. Too many people have died because of me. I’m not sure how many more I can have on my conscience.
* * *
Beinga mom is everything I never knew I wanted. Even being up at all hours of the night and exhausted, I have never felt more complete. Who would have thought that I’d find happiness while being kidnapped on an island? I have been given another chance at life, and I am going to soak in as much as I can before Rex finds out the truth and gets rid of me. Matthan gives me a gummy smile, and I melt, rocking him and humming his favorite song.
“You are my miracle. I am so blessed to have you,” I coo in his ear. I stand from the chair and walk over to my balcony. It’s a nice day today, and I have been trying to get as much sunlight as I can.
Rex isn’t here. He took himself and Nicole somewhere for the last few weeks, and even though we are locked inside, I have felt peace. The only thing that could make this better is if London and my guys were here. I sometimes picture them meeting Matthan for the first time. I know David would fall in love immediately, and London would love having a sibling.
I wipe a tear from my eye and watch the crashing waves. Matthan starts to drift off, and I smile at my little prince. He is what makes living worth it. There have been so many low points in my life. Some choices I regret making, but I’m thankful to have made it here, no matter how it happened.
I move us inside and lay him in his basket. I managed to steal some of Adley’s things and sneak them up here. He was outgrowing the laundry basket I was keeping him in, and this way he’s safer. I can leave him and shower, cook, clean, or read. It’s been nice to have a break. I just wish I could buy him some clothes. All I have for him are dresses.
Rex has been avoiding us since the night he hurt me. After the doctor got away, I listened to him scream and yell at Nicole, who was holding a fussy Matthan. She shoved him in my arms, then left with him. I know it was to track down Dr. Samuals, and I pray he got away and will be back to save us, but as the weeks go by, my hope dwindles.
I move over to the bathroom and start the bath. I haven’t been able to do much but shower because of the staples in my stomach. I know they will need to be removed soon. Hopefully Rex will be back by then. I climb into the steaming water and sigh, closing my eyes.
I know I shouldn’t let my guard down, but the lack of sleep, and not being raped again in the middle of the night has been a nice vacation. I know it’s only a matter of time before they return, and my life becomes hell once more.
I know it’s short-lived, and soon I will need to fulfill my duty and let Rex get me pregnant again. Or at least let him think he can. This is not the life I pictured for myself, but if it keeps me and my son alive, I will be his little breeding mule.
CHAPTER14
THEN
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