Anelisa's POV

My body juddered as he slowly wrapped his arms around me, then I felt his gentle stroke.

"I did nothing wrong, he...he keeps blaming me...like I'm his problem!"

"He hates me, even if he wants to kill me! He should do it with dignity but he treats me like trash!" I yapped, breathing so hard and soaking his shirt with my tears.

"It's okay, just cry it, I'm all ears"

I felt a jolt, so electrifying that my breath hooked in my throat.

I became more vulnerable as my skin prickles with ...