Chapter51
“Either you leave, or I am calling 911,” I warned, my eyes locked on his, a fierce glint in their depths. I hoped against hope that he would back down, that the threat of law enforcement would be enough to scare him off, and I wouldn’t have to follow through on my threat. I didn’t want to involve the police, didn’t want to make a scene, but I would if it meant protecting myself from his unwanted appearance.
As Keith turned to leave, his eyes lingered on mine, filled with a deep sadness and longing, a painful expression that seemed to bore into my soul. His shoulders slumped in defeat, his head hung low, and his feet dragged as he walked away, leaving me feeling drained
and shaken.
It wasn’t until he disappeared from sight that I realized the toll the encounter had taken on me. Tears streamed down my face, hot and unchecked, as I stood there, gasping for breath, my chest heaving with sobs. The adrenaline that had fueled my defiance began to wear off, leaving me feeling vulnerable and exhausted. I felt like I’d been through a war, and the aftermath was only just beginning to sink in. My head was now throbbing wildly and the cramps had returned.
Deckard’s gentle voice broke through my foggy haze, his words a soft murmur as he guided me towards the car. “Let’s get you home. “I didn’t resist, didn’t protest, as he helped me into the passenger seat, my body feeling heavy and limp.
As he closed the door and walked around to the driver’s side, I couldn’t help but wonder… what exactly was my home? Was it the house. I shared with Keith, now tainted by memories of our toxic relationship? Or was it somewhere else entirely, a place I had yet to find? The question swirled in my mind like a vortex, leaving me feeling lost and uncertain, as Deckard started the engine and pulled away from
the curb.
The thought echoed in my mind like a haunting refrain, as Deckard drove me through the streets, the city blurring together outside my window. I had so many places to go, so many people who would take me in, offer me a roof and a shoulder to cry on
My
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