Candela's p.o.v

I stared back at my reflection as I oiled my body, the imprint of Brian's hand now making a purple ish appearance. My hand grazed my neck and my heart skipped as I remembered Salvatore's words to me: “I'm the only one allowed to choke you,”

That was not supposed to make my heart skip as much as it was doing now. I had woken up to a note beside my bed: I AM EMBARKING ON A QUICK TRIP. I'LL BE BACK SOON. YOUR HUBBY.

I was supposed to be happy that he had left, I was ...