CHAPTER 16

~Shannon~

I couldn't understand the strange pull I felt towards him. It was terrifying how the same man who saw me as worthless, who insulted and humiliated me at every chance, was now the one my heart seemed to crave.

Evan's eyes burned into mine, cold and unreadable, yet I couldn't look away. I felt trapped, drowning in emotions I couldn’t explain. But just as quickly as the moment came, it shattered. He shoved me against the wall, his grip firm and unyielding.

I flinched, expecting more harsh words, but he said nothing. Instead, he turned to me with a dark, furious glare before dragging me down the...