Chapter 34

• ISLA
• Humiliation is a powerful emotion that warps logical thought into doubt and pain. I comprehend that what Bryce did was the right move, that sex with him could unleash a trauma I’m not ready to tackle. But the sharp blade of rejection has my mind spinning in circles. I wanted to sleep with him because it was my choice, giving me a shred of power I’d lacked my entire life.
• Bryce isn’t a rational choice, but he’s the only person who’s ever given me a sense of ease. His dominant nature is more protective than predatory. I’ve only known violent men who harm the weak, but Bryce is a breath of fresh air.