Chapter 479

• “What?” It’s so strained I don’t recognize my voice, the question impulsive from the agony of what’s coming out of his mouth. I’m paralyzed with fear, knowing only this man has the power to truly destroy me.
• “I was beyond drunk, Emma … seriously fucked up … upset … not thinking straight.” He tightens his hold on me as though the words are painful, and he’s scared I’ll run. I’m terrified, my mind racing at a hundred miles an hour with growing dread.
• What has he done? Why is he being this way?