She Cried Wolf (OLD)

Ashley:

It was the first and last day I ever came home late. I had to stay late from school to finish a project. I didn’t have a phone, so there was no way for me to contact Jake or Lydia. Jake was furious when I got home and immediately slapped me. I didn’t even get to explain before he had me tied up kicking, punching, and raping me.

The last thing I remember, after having that dream last night was looking into the emerald green eyes of Jackson Moon. Then, I felt the sharp prick and burning sensation of a shot. That’s all I remember. Now, I wake up in the same bed as yesterday, once again alone. I’m feeling only slightly better, as I venture down the hall to the kitchen. I notice that I am wearing the same shirt as yesterday, my hair is knotted and my body feels dirty.

Jackson is pacing around the kitchen talking on the phone. I stand there looking at him until he notices me. He smiles and quickly hangs up the phone before turning to me. “Good morning Kitten. Feeling better?” he asks. “A-a little” I stutter back. He hands me a plate with toast and a glass of water. I drink all the water and eat half the toast before pushing the plate away. “D-do y-you think I-i could use y-your shower?” I ask blushing. He smiles again. “Kitten, you don’t have to ask.” he then shows me where the bathroom is and hands me a bag. “T-thank y-you,” I say before shutting and locking the door.

I open the bag to see a t-shirt, leggings, a bra, and underwear. I don’t even have to put the bra on to know it’s too big. I wear an AA. Which is one of the smallest sizes. “Guys like big-chested girls,” the original voice says. I frown and shove the fabric back in the bag. After I strip, I turn the shower on and step in.

I let the cool water run over my warm body. I end up using Jackson’s shampoo and body wash because it’s my only option. Once I am finished I turn the water off and change into the clothes from the bag. I find a spare toothbrush in a drawer and use it to brush my teeth. I can’t find a brush so I just tie my hair into a messy bun. I finish up and exit the bathroom.

I find Jackson again in the kitchen. He hands me my water and we go to the living room to watch movies. One movie in, Hunter, Kyle, and two females I don’t know join us. After we watch another movie I get up to refill my water. As I’m walking back, a rather loud female voice startles me “You’ve made it through part one of the process. Part two will be much worse. Your questions will be answered soon.” I drop the glass causing it to shatter and water to splatter. At the sound, I’m suddenly sucked into a memory.

Mother and Sir and having a party tonight. I spent all day cleaning and making food for all their guests. I put on the outfit they laid out for me and stand in my corner in the kitchen. Hours later after the food is gone, the drinks come out. “Angel where’s my refill?” Sir slurs. My shaking hands make it hard to hold the glass still and it slips out of my hands. The glass shatters into a million different pieces. Sir jumps up, furious. I quickly move to get a dustpan, but sir demands I use my hands. I drop to my knees and scoop the sharp pieces up, wincing every time a shard embeds itself into my skin. My blood drips onto the floor, but that only causes Sir and his minions to laugh. The memory is interrupted when a nagging voice repeats the same thing over and over. “Ashley!”

Jackson:

After Ashley’s shower, we move to the living room to watch movies. After the first movie, Hunter, Kyle, Chelsey, and Hannah get home from school. They join us in watching the movie. They sit through the second with us. After choosing the third movie, Ashley gets up to fill her water up. Something must have startled her because she drops her glass and it shatters. I get up to help her but I stop when I see her.

Her eyes have gone dazed as she drops to her knees in the middle of all the glass. She suddenly starts scooping the glass up with her bare hands. She whimpers as the glass cuts her hands but starts muttering “I’m sorry, I’m so, sorry! I’ll clean it up” I call her name but she won’t respond. I use the link instead. “Kitten?” I plead begging her to come back to me. Her eyes snap to mine as they fill with tears and her breathing speeds up. I’ve come to know this as ‘Ashley’s panic mode’ I take the glass from her and throw it away before picking her up and taking her to my bathroom. She buries her head into my neck and I attempt to calm her.

I sit her on my bathroom counter and take both of her bleeding hands in one of mine. I use my free hand to lift her chin so she looks into my eyes. I talk softly to her until her breathing returns to normal. “I need to clean your hands and knees now okay?” she nods slightly, still looking at me. I grab tweezers and anesthetic spray and some bandage wraps. I first wash the blood off then start removing the shards of glass.

She sits silently the whole time. Once all the glass is removed I clean the cuts with the anesthetic spray, then wrap her hands. Then I move to her knees. I kiss each spot gently before looking back at my mate. She looks me in the eye before looking down, biting her lip nervously. I lift my hand to her cheek and use my thumb to remove her lip from her teeth. When she lifts her eyes back to mine I lean forward and kiss her softly on the lips. Sparks erupt down my body. When we part she is blushing, but leans closer and pushes her lips to mine.

“I’m sorry” she whispers softly when we part for air. “What for Kitten?” I question. “You always have to take care of me” I shake my head slightly. But smile because she didn’t stutter. “I’ll always take care of you,” I say before kissing her again. A knock on the bathroom door breaks us apart, a low growl escapes my chest. Ashley buries her face in my chest in embarrassment. “Sorry to interrupt, but Daniel has arrived early,” Hunter says, smirking. I help Ashley off the counter and we walk down the stairs together.

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Word Count:1200

12/4/2020