“No apologies necessary. I don’t go by Morelli in public. I’m Jayme West to the world. And thank you for not outing us when you walked in. Lucian is going to tell her everything when the time is right.”
They both look over at me. I can tell my body is vibrating with rage. I need to hit something. I am out for blood. He could have fucking killed her.
“Well, I’ll leave you boys to it. Do whatever needs to be done; you know you have access to any resources you need. Just say the word.” She winks at us. “Oh, and please keep me updatedon her status. I’ve taken quite a liking to her.” She smiles as she turns and heads toward the elevator.
Hmm. Another Domme showing interest in around my woman, and a woman at that. I shouldn’t feel jealous, but I am. She practically melted at Odette’s praises of her strength. I want her to look at me like that. I hope I can help her get through this and protect her—my strong, beautiful woman.
52. Cassie
I’m unaware of how long I have been sitting on the shower floor, letting the water cover me. I don’t know where the water ends, and my tears begin. Has it been 20 minutes? 30? Who knows. Nothing makes sense; everything hurts, and I want to sleep. But when I was unconscious, all I could see was his face. The rage as he choked me out. The pain I felt as he raped me. The way he laughed as I screamed and cried, begging for him to stop. I thought I was going to die. The look in his eyes was pure hatred as he choked me.
I’m still unsure about all the information Theo threw at me. One thing's for certain: I need to go back to Theo in 3 days. Well, two now. Damnit. I can’t let him get to Lucian. This is the only way. I touch my lips, remembering Saturday night. The wolf mask man. His kisses, his touch. Everything about him was foreign yet familiar. Now I know why.
"Cass, you ok? It’s been almost an hour." Apparently, time doesn’t exist for me at this moment. I could have sworn it had been at most a half hour. He comes into the bathroom but turns his head away as I step out from behind the shower curtain.
"Um. Sorta.... can you help me with something?"
"Yeah, sure. What do you need?" He is looking down at the floor. It seems like he is doing everything to avoid looking at my body. My body is now broken and bruised. It probably disgusts him since he most likely read my chart and is fully aware of what Theo did to me. Will he ever want to touch me again?
"I need you to look at me," I say boldly.
"But Cass...”
"Damnit, Lucian! Just look at me."
He slowly looks up. Gazing over my entire body, inch by inch. I feel goosebumps popping up all over from his heated gaze. His gaze slows at my breasts. My nipples are getting hard just thinking about his mouth on them again, like Saturday night. Ok, I need to do this. I need to be sure.
When his eyes meet mine, I take my chance. I wrap my arms around his neck, standing on my tiptoes to pull his body flush against my naked frame. I press my lips to his before he can say a word. He wraps his arms around me, one on my back, the other cupping my ass. Fuck, it was him. His tongue dances against my mouth, coaxing my lips apart for him to enter. He runs his hand from my ass to my thigh, hiking my leg up to wrap around him as he lifts and walks me back against the wall. He grinds his cock against me through his jeans, pressing his fingers deep into my flesh, causing me to moan. He answers my moan with a deep growl from low in his chest. He pulls away. He is pressing our foreheads together, melding our bodies into one.
"Cass, I..."
"Shhh." I put a finger to his lips. "I remember, just like you said I would. I can’t believe I didn’t realize it was you." He squeezes my ass harder.
"Mmm, that’s my good girl.” He growls, causing electric sparks to fly across my body. “I knew you would figure it out." I can’t help but moan at his praises. My body melting against his. His touch is healing. I was worried I would panic if someone else touched me after what happened.
He dips in for another kiss. Soft and passionate. But then a knock on the door interrupts our paradise. He pulls away, gently tugging my lower lip with his teeth.
"To be continued." He winks.
He reaches over and grabs me a towel. Wrapping it around my damp body. As we open the door, we are met by two doctors, my parents and Jayme. Well, this is awkward.
"Can I get dressed first?" I say with a laugh.
"Oh yes, sorry. We will be right outside. Just let us know when you are decent." My mother says, shooing everyone out. She glances back at me, then at Lucian. With a smile, she turns and walks out. Fuck I’m going to have to figure out something to tell her.
"Do you need help getting dressed?" Lucian asks. I could think of a few things I need help with, and getting dressed is not one of them.
“Maybe.” I start rummaging through Lucian's bag and find one of his long T-shirts. “Can I just wear this?”
“Of course.” The smile he gives me lights my insides on fire. I think he likes me wearing his clothes.
He helps me put on the shirt and underwear. He is watching me closely as I slide into bed, worried I might break. I pat the spot next to me, and he slides in. Wrapping an arm around my shoulders as I lean into his side. It feels so different now, but it feels right. Like, I’m finally right where I was always supposed to be.
"Ok, you can come in now," I shout.
My mother is the first to enter. She looks like she has been crying. "Cassandra, my baby, I’m so glad you are awake. We will find out who did this, and they will pay. No one touches my baby girl and gets away with it." I can’t help but smile. It feels nice that she is such a mama bear over this. She hugs me close, then pulls back to look over my face. Dear God, I hope nothing scars, or else she will have at least 20 plastic surgeons on standby.
"Thanks, ma. I’m ok, though, really. Just some bruises and cuts." I smile when she releases me, and Lucian pulls me closer. He is being so protective, even against my own mother. I’m surehe is still raging from finding me in the state I was. I’m assuming I looked pretty rough.
