Incarcerated within the confines of the cold, desolate jail cell, Miss Aubrey found herself in the grips of despair, her freedom snatched away for two agonizing days. Solitude hung heavy in the air, as no one had ventured forth to visit her in this time of distress. The words of the police officer reverberated through the stillness, breaking the silence …

The echoing sound of Aubrey’s name reverberated through the air, startling everyone in the vicinity. Heads turned, and eyes widened as the sharpness of the shout pierced their eardrums. Gradually, Aubrey and Lucas struggled to open their eyes, their surroundings unfamiliar and disorienting. Aubrey’s heart raced as she realized Evan’s furious gaze fixed upon her, intensifying her fear. But what …

As Lucas had promised Aubrey, he ensured that they arrived home before Evan, successfully keeping Aubrey’s outing a secret. Gradually, the news about Aubrey and Evan began to fade, and a sense of normalcy settled in, bringing a glimmer of happiness to Aubrey’s heart. *** Evening *** With the rest of the family members out of the house, Aubrey found …

Aubrey was startled by the knock on her bedroom door, causing her to jump in surprise. She felt a tinge of fear coursing through her veins as she contemplated facing her formidable grandmother. “Come in,” she replied in a small voice, mustering up the courage to confront whoever was on the other side. To her astonishment, Lucas stood at the …

As the doctor handed Evan a prescription for medicine, he delivered a solemn message, his voice filled with concern. “There is a wound that will take time to heal. Until then, please take care of her,” the doctor advised, emphasizing the importance of caring for Aubrey’s well-being. Evan accepted the prescription with gratitude, his eyes reflecting his worry as he …

Aubrey’s heart pounded as she struggled to stand up, her eyes fixated on the television screen. The news that flashed before her eyes sent a wave of shock through her body. Slowly, she turned her gaze towards Grandma, who sat on the couch, engulfed in anger, her grip tight on the TV remote. “Gran-Grandma,” Aubrey managed to utter, her voice …

Aubrey’s heart fluttered with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation as Evan’s lips finally made contact with hers, initiating their very first kiss. It was a moment filled with electrifying surprise for Aubrey, as she hadn’t expected him to respond with such fervor. He teasingly licked and nibbled on her lips, causing her to part them willingly, granting him unhindered …

Aubrey’s heart raced as she tried to push him away, but his grip remained unyielding. Trembling hands betrayed her fear as she pleaded with Evan to stop. His lips found her neck, eliciting a shiver that coursed through her body. Desperate to escape, she clenched the bedsheets tightly, closing her eyes in a futile attempt to block out the terrifying …

Aubrey’s mind spun with a mix of confusion and anger as Cassie innocently feigned ignorance. The whispers from the surrounding guests only intensified her disdain for Cassie’s act. How could she pretend not to understand what Aubrey was implying? “You don’t know?” Aubrey’s voice quivered with a newfound courage, her eyebrows raised in defiance. She couldn’t fathom how she had …

Aubrey’s heart skipped a beat when she felt a presence behind her. She turned, only to find Lucas standing there, catching her off guard while she was engrossed in her breakfast preparations. “Cooking,” Aubrey replied, her voice betraying her surprise as she resumed her work. She couldn’t shake off the memory of Evan’s recent warning, a lingering caution that kept …