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I guess it helps me to understand why they’ve never gotten along. They’re too similar and have butted heads at any opportunity that has arisen over the years.
Finally, Reid releases his grip on JD’s throat, allowing him to suck in a deep breath, the redness from the lack of air quickly fading from his face.
“Go and shower. You smell like cheap pussy.”
“Nah, man. Nothing cheap about this one. She makes you work for it, don’t you, Dove?”
“Go and do as you’re told, Julian. We’re done, remember?”
His eyes find mine over Reid’s shoulder before he glances back at his best friend.
Something passes between them. Some kind of silent conversation that only a lifetime of friendship creates.
Jealousy twists up my stomach. I once had that kind of connection with Kristie.
A lump crawls up my throat as I remember our little glances across the room, allowing us to know exactly what the other was thinking.
It feels like another life now.
Without another word, JD caves and backs toward his bedroom door. He pauses on the threshold, giving me one last loaded look.
I might be saying we’re done, but he isn’t accepting it, that much is obvious.
I’m not expecting to feel anything as he disappears. But the second the click of the latch pierces the air, loss tugs at my chest, making the lump clogging my throat grow until I have no chance of swallowing it down.
My eyes burn with tears and my nose itches with the need to let them free. But I refuse to do that while under Reid’s intense stare. With my shoulders low and defeated and my arms protectively wrapped around myself, I turn toward Reid’s bedroom, more than ready to wash JD’s scent from my body and his quickly drying cum from my thighs.
I’ve almost escaped when Reid’s deep voice gives me pause.
“I need names, and I need everything you were planning. He’s as stubborn as you are, not that I’m surprised. But give me what I need and I’ll let you see him.”
My chin drops to my chest as I accept his words.
There are so many things I could say. I could just give him everything he wants. According to him, it should be easy enough.
I guess it is easy for anyone to think that who hasn’t been through it.
They’re just names, right? Memories of the past.
Wrong. Every single one of them still haunts me nightly. Saying their names out loud. Listing them off like some fucked-up roll call… A violent shiver rips down my spine.
And then there are the ones whose names I never knew…
Without responding, I kick the door closed, letting it slam on his face.
Without looking back, or at the TV screen, I march straight through to the bathroom. I turn the shower on and then stand in front of the sink, my reflection taunting me. For the longest time, I don’t look up. I just stand there as steam fills the room, making the mirror fog and my vision blur.
You’re stronger than this, Alana.
Throw your shoulders back and lift your head high.
Mav is here. He came for you. Now you need to grit your teeth and do what needs to be done to buy your freedom.
Squeezing my eyes closed, I suck in a deep breath and find some inner strength. Although it doesn’t last very long. All the air comes rushing from my lungs as I stare at the broken mess I’ve been reduced to.
My new short hair is nothing but a bird’s nest on my head, my roots growing out fast. My skin is pale and I’m breaking out all over the place, thanks to stress and lack of water. My lips are dry and cracked, the circles around my eyes are dark, showing just how haunted I am with every night that passes here. My collarbone and hips protrude more than they have in years, thanks to the pathetic diet Reid has put me on. I can only imagine how bad it would have been if he never started feeding me, if JD didn’t smuggle me in burgers and donuts.
But none of that is really what steals my attention. It’s the love bites that litter my skin and the red marks on my throat from JD's harsh grip as he fucked me from behind.
