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I let out a breath as Levi closes the door. He talks to my grandmother, or rather she lectures him, until Levi begins to slowly back away until he’s in the car.
“Make a break for it,” I mutter behind my hand as he closes his door and waves at my grandmother with a pained expression.
Throwing the car into drive, Levi murmurs, “Is your seatbelt on, young lady?”
Glancing down, I realize I forgot. Quickly pulling it on, I bite my lip as he presses the gas to ease past my grandmother.
Can’t run her over. She’s going to be his family too.
Deciding to be a brat, I glance at Levi from under my lashes. “I’m sorry, Daddy, I forgot to put my belt on.”
Levi stops breathing for a moment, and I swallow my giggle down. I can’t reveal all of my cards so soon to my soon-to-be husband.
Smirking, he says, “Is this what you really want to do, Little Sinner?"
Squeezing my thighs together, my breath comes faster. “I don’t know what you mean? I’m just apologizing for being a bad girl,” I explain, my voice breathy.
“Fuck, you’re killing me right now, and making me want to change my mind, Baby Girl,” he growls.
Biting my lip, I hold in my smile as I look away. I don’t want to end up with a reddened ass before I have to walk into Jacob’s home. I wouldn’t know how to explain it, and my family thinks I’m wild and loose as it is.
Levi’s hand squeezes my thigh as he drives, and I tangle my fingers in his.
My brother lives in a gated community that’s filled with trees, and it’s beautiful. The houses are well-spaced, and it reminds me that he’s been building a life for himself since he moved out. I’m happy for his successes, but also sad because I was left behind.
I don’t know anything about his life now, or how he’s been able to do so well, because Jacob cut me out of it so easily.
“Chastity,” Levi murmurs and I blink. There’s wetness on my cheeks, causing me to blush at how out of control my emotions are. “You don’t have to stay here…”
“No,” I tell him, swiping at my cheeks. “I got in my head a little bit, is all. I’m in the dark about so much, and I keep wondering how much he knew about what was happening to me. The abuse, Angel, all of it.” Straightening my back, I shrug. “I’ll be okay. You can do what you need to.”
Levi shakes his head, unbuckling my seat belt, before scooping me into his lap. Gasping, I watch him with surprise in my eyes.
“Before we go in, we need to talk,” he growls. “I am not dropping you off here because you’re a burden. You are the most precious person in the world to me. Is that understood, Little Sinner?”
I take too long to respond, my mouth opening and closing several times. Levi spanks my ass hard and I squeal.
“Yes! Yes, Sir. I understand you perfectly,” I say quickly.
“There’s my good fucking girl. I want you to be safe, but if you don’t feel safe here, call me and I’ll move you into my apartment. Fuck what your grandmother or anyone else thinks. Please, promise me you’ll give your brother a chance to explain. I hope the fucker actually tries to,” Levi grumbles. “He’s a really private man, Baby. Jacob isn’t trying to hurt you by not telling you things.”
I feel incredibly tired, and I drop my head onto Levi’s shoulder. “I’m so tired of all the cloak and dagger,” I sigh. “There’s so much I don’t know about The Society, being an Eve, even my own damn life. I know everything has its time and place, but when do I get to understand why my life is full of such hate and pain?”
Levi shudders, and in reality, I know it’s not his fault. I don’t think anyone really knows how bad things are, except for my father, stepmother, and I. The beatings are just the tip of the iceberg, but Angel being legally taken from me has left me shaken.
Closing my eyes, I can hear myself screaming on the inside. I lock it down, because if I let the screams out, I really will end up back at Hidden Hills.
A kiss on my forehead grounds me, and I take a shaky breath. Levi just holds me, careful of my bruises, and I snuggle into his body. A knock on the window makes my eyes fly open, and I wish I could pretend my brother wasn’t outside the car looking annoyed.
“This’ll be really fun to explain,” I mutter under my breath.
“Hey, Little Sinner,” Levi says softly, and I look up at him. “You have absolutely nothing to feel shame about. We’re engaged, and if I want to cuddle you in the car, I damn well will.”
His tone makes me grin up at him, and he kisses me gently. Opening the car door, I slowly get out. I know I must still look like hell when Jacob’s eyes widen, but I can’t bring myself to care. I’ve seen hell, I’ve walked through it, and somehow, I survived anyway.
“Hi, Jacob,” I murmur, as Levi follows me out of the car to stand next to me, closing the door behind him after he grabs my bag.
“Chastity,” he whispers. “Grandmother made sure to give me a mile long list of things you’re supposed to take. Are you sure you should be out of the hospital?”
