---- Book 1 Chapter 15 Book 1 Chapter 15 Chapter 15 He rubbed his thumb over it before his index fingers moved around in a circle around my areola. My body reacted to his touch as it did to Cyrus, shocking me. Why did they have this effect on me? Why wasnt he yelling at me? I did find it odd, though, that they appeared to be fine. I expected them to get into a fight over Cyrus kissing me, yet I heard nothing all night. Eli stepped closer, my eyes watching him carefully when I felt him pinch my nipple, rolling it between his thumb and finger, his other hand palming my other breast roughly as he squeezed it, making me cry out in pain. The corner of his lips turned up, and he let go, his hand dancing along my hip as he leaned closer. I thought he was going to kiss me when he suddenly turned on his heel, walking out of the kitchen as 1f nothing had happened and leaving me there stunned. I was definitely quitting my job as soon as I got back home. I was just going to email them my resignation and change my number. My mother would be pissed off, but after I explained and 1/6 ---- Book 1 Chapter 15 she gave me a good scolding, I knew she would get over it. Hurrying upstairs, I raced back to the room they had placed me in, locking the door behind me and slipping into bed and willing sleep to come. My dreams were plagued with nightmares and had me tossing and turning all night. My dreams were strange: me being on a plane and them drugging me and not being able to move. Then my dreams turned horrifying as I dreamed of the night my sister overdosed on drugs, and I found her passed out on the floor in her bathroom. I would never forget the dead look on her face, how her eyes were glazed over, open but unseeing, as foam ran from her lips, spilling onto the floor. My niece had been screaming in her cot for god knows how long before we found her. That day would forever haunt me for the rest of my life; that was the first time we discovered she had a drug problem. We had suspicions, but at first, she was so good at hiding it and explaining away things we hadn't picked up on it, not wanting to believe she had fallen down that path. Tawoke in a cold sweat, my breathing uneven as my heart raced. I hadn't had nightmares in years. I 2/6 ---- Book 1 Chapter 15 usually fell asleep the moment my head hit the pillow, so it was a little unusual and definitely unwelcome. I saw the sun was barely up, the events of yesterday hitting me, and now [ had to travel back with them, endure going on another plane home, this time hopefully not passing out as I did on the way here. Forcing myself out of bed, I got dressed, slipping on my jeans and singlet before putting on my socks and grabbing my shoes. I packed up my belongings before making the bed and straightening the cushions. Just as I was about to walk out the door, it opened, and Cyrus stepped into the room. Good, you're up. We are leaving soon, he announced, and I nodded before grabbing my small luggage bag and following him downstairs. I placed my bag near the door, putting my handbag on top of it. Cyrus waited for me to finish doing what I was doing before pointing to the kitchen, and I walked through the dining room. The smell of coffee hit my nostrils as soon as I stepped inside the kitchen. Eli handed me a mug of the liquid gold. My soul was calling out for my morning caffeine hit. 3/6 ---- Book 1 Chapter 15 I took a sip before sitting on one of the stools awkwardly. Nobody said anything, and I felt a little uncomfortable with the silence. Eli kept glancing at me as he sipped his coffee while Cyrus was reading a newspaper, mug 1n his hand, and I could actually picture him being like this every morning. He looked relaxed while Eli looked tense, his fingers tapping the side of his mug. Will you stop that? It is annoying, Cyrus said, eyeing Eli's fingers. His fingers stopped, but he didnt turn away when I looked over at him. Instead, he held my gaze until I looked away. Are you hungry? Cyrus asked. I shook my head. I had never been a breakfast person; too early in the morning to eat. I always felt horrible eating first thing in the morning, the only thing I needed in the morning was caffeine, and I was good to go. Well, then we will leave in five minutes. The plane is already waiting at the airport, Cyrus told me, my heart skipping a beat at the thought of getting on it and having nowhere to hide from them. We are heading straight to the office when we get back, Eli told me. I fought the urge to roll my eyes, 4/6 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!