Chapter 19

• “Use protection. An unwanted kid would end up right back here, and you’d have no choice but to stay.” I warn, more for my benefit than hers. I’ve been counting down the days when she leaves me in peace, and I can fumigate her rank scent from this room. I’ve nothing else in life to look forward to anymore, so I may as well have that. Room to myself, space to call my own.
• “Whatevs. Maybe you should try it and fuck up that pretty little Santo head a little for throwing you in the trash. It’s bound to sting.” She sneers and laughs at her devious plan, but I ignore it. As much as he’s broken me, I still love him and wouldn’t want to inflict that kind of pain. Hell, I wouldn’t want to do it to myself; I’ve no desire to have sex with anyone that’s not him, as stupid as that sounds.
• “Tell me ... is it true you two were mid-screw and ready to mark when Daddy walked in and threw your ass out?” It’s the snide, catty tone that riles my temper, and I throw her a pointed snarl, pinning her eyes with mine as she hits a nerve. Erupting furiously, without restraint, as it comes out so fast, I can’t counteract.