Breaking You: A Dark College Bully Romance (A Blackthorn Elite Novel Book 2) by J.L. Beck & Cassandra Hallman

Author:J.L. Beck & Cassandra Hallman [Beck, J.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-12-19T16:00:00+00:00

12

Harper

Last night, I went home and straight to bed. If I had my way, I would still be curled up in that bed right now, but I can’t miss my classes, which is why I’m dragging myself to the coffee shop for some much-needed caffeine before heading to chemistry.

I slept terribly and not just because of what happened yesterday. It was the thought of someone breaking into my place again, that had me worried to close my eyes.

I keep telling myself that it was just some druggy looking for dope or money and that it won’t happen again, but that, of course, is a steaming load of crap. Anyone can break in again at any time. The doors on these apartments are a joke. I’m pretty sure I could kick them in. And if someone comes into my place, I’m completely screwed since my self-defense skills are non-existent.

When Warren first told me to stay at his house, I thought it was stupid, but now I wish I was still there with him… safe.

Ha, safe. I’m not safe with him or at my house, but being with him at night is the lesser of two evils. I might sorta hate Warren, but I know he wouldn’t hurt me like someone else might.

A familiar feeling washes over me at the thought of him, and right away, I know what it is. Dread. It’s the same one I felt when Warren left me kneeling in that bathroom. All over again, I’ve become the used and discarded girl I told myself I wouldn’t become again.

How could I be so stupid? Giving my virginity to him was supposed to be a good thing, but all it’s done is make me feel crummy.

Placing my order with the barista, I walk to the waiting area. My phone starts to ring, and I don’t want to look at it. I swear to god if it’s Warren, I’m going to toss the thing in the nearest trash can. When I see Valerie’s name flash across the screen instead, I’m relieved, but still, I second guess answering it. Every time I talk to her, she treats me like shit. I don’t need that right now. I really, really don’t.

She’s family, and regardless of how I’m feeling, blood is blood. Pressing the green answer key, I bring the phone to my ear, “What’s up?”

“Oh, my god, you’re alive. I thought you were dead. I tried calling you the other day, and it went to voicemail.”

Yeah, ’cause I was trying to escape. “Yeah, sorry, I couldn’t find my charger.”

“Oh, well, how are you? Are you okay? Did Warren say anything to you?”

“Huh? What do you mean? I talked to Warren yesterday. What was he supposed to say?”

“I… I don’t know. I saw him the other day at the gas station. I thought you guys were friends.” She stumbles over her words, nervously. Maybe she’s on something? It wouldn’t be the first time.

“No, no, we aren’t friends, and I’m doing fine, thanks for asking.

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