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“Holly, what are you doing here?” King bursts out, glancing over toward the hall where I’ve been standing this whole time.
“I came to talk. The front door was open. I knocked a few times,” I say quietly, avoiding looking at King’s father.
He’s always been able to see through my lies, and I don’t want to get caught. I also don’t know how to face the man who stuck his dick where his son's has been. Ew. I know this has to be a sin, too.
“Young lady, there’s a time and place for things, and essentially breaking into my home is not one of them,” Pastor Roman lectures me.
I struggle to keep my face under control as I nod. Glancing at my phone, I see that it’s dead, but I’m almost positive I have enough dirt to bury King and his father. Pastor Roman won’t lead our congregation for much longer. I may pray, go to Bible study, and show the world how pious I am, but I have an evil side as well.
It’s about time the world sees how petty I can be, for the good of our little town. King was always meant to be mine, and if his head has been turned by the little harlot, I’ll make sure to remove her and his father from our lives.
King’s very soul is in danger, and I need to save it.
“You’re right, Sir,” I murmur demurely, my eyes still averted. “I’m sorry, I’ll call you later, King.”
Turning away, I rush out the door, ignoring King yelling at me to wait. There’s no stopping this train. The truth needs to prevail!
Don’t worry, baby, I’m going to save you from yourself.
I plug my phone into the charger, to see how much I was able to record before my phone died, as I drive home. Biting my lip, I run through the footage that I took before sending it to select people in the church. These are my most trusted warriors, and I know they’ll send this to everyone who needs to see it.
Taking a deep breath, I upload the video to the cloud and then delete it. Now, to tell my daddy what happened. Getting out of the car, I pinch myself hard. I need the pain for the performance I’m about to do. I tend to only be able to cry because I’m angry, but now I have to play the poor, scorned daughter.
Rushing into the house, I find my father in his office. “D-Daddy? Can I talk to you?” I whisper, my voice filled with tears.
Glancing up at me in surprise, my father’s face becomes filled with anger. Someone or something has upset his daughter… he’s going to lose his shit. I bite my lip, faking a wobble to hide my smile.
“Of course, Holly,” he coos, standing up and opening his arms to me. I throw myself into his arms, and it’s easier to do this when I know he can’t see my face.
“Daddy, I swear, I thought King was my soulmate. He’s perfect in every way, and follows the way of the Lord. But there’s evil encompassing his life, and I need your help,” I tell him.
My father runs his fingers through my hair, as he has since I was a little girl and says, ”Tell me about this evil, princess…”
I tell my father about what I saw, and the memories fuel my tears.
“Daddy, I think Pastor Roman is leading King down a path of evil and destruction. We have to save King from the harlot who has infiltrated our church. First a father and son… just think of how many others she could destroy with her evil?” I gasp, my body shuddering with religious fervor and tears.
“Don’t worry, darling. I will meet with the church’s board tonight, and we’ll vote to remove Pastor Roman from our congregation. By the time we’re through, he will be ruined and forced to leave Heart Medows. I will be sure to return King to you without any stain on his reputation, and encourage him that it’s time to grow up and propose to you. You deserve to become an honest, married woman,” my father promises.
Finally peeking up at my father, I nod. “Thank you for understanding how much I love him, Daddy. I don’t want King hurt, I just want him back.”
Kissing my forehead, my father nods. “I’ll be back later, darling. I’m going to let your mother know I’m leaving.”
Striding away from me, I grin happily behind his back. Sitting in his chair, I twirl in it, staring up at the ceiling as the world flies by.
I’m finally going to get everything I’ve ever wanted. King’s soul will be saved. Tempest and Pastor Roman will be out of my way, and I’ll finally be Mrs. King Harlison.
I can’t wait to say I do, and show King all of the love or misery I can rain down on him. It’s all in his court.
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
TEMPEST
King left. Roman has been trying to keep things together, but I know it’s hurt him. That I hurt him. This isn’t what I wanted. I should have never let my pussy control my brain once again. Maybe I just need to become a nun. No more sex. All it does is mess up everything.
I wait for Roman to leave for work, then start making a plan. I call Ash, but he doesn’t answer, so I try Bastian and pray he will pick up. I need his help. I don’t want to add more stress to Chastity, but the guys may be able to hide me for a few weeks until I can figure out what my next step is. The phone rings and rings, but never goes to his voicemail. Maybe he's on the other line. I guess I’ll try again later. I have enough cash from the atm to last me a few weeks, if I’m responsible with it.
I glance at the clock and note that I still have three hours before Roman will be home. I need to make sure I'm gone by then. I can't stay here. I have always been a fuck up, but I won't ruin his life.
