Page 108 of Yearn
But upstairs, Oliver must have shifted in his bed. His cough drifted down the hallway.
The sound stopped me cold.
Teyonah glanced at me, her eyes wide with pleading, though her voice stayed calm. “Dominic. Please. . .go downstairs. Thank you for. . .everything. I’ve got this.”
My chest locked. “No.”
“Please.” Softer this time, but firm.
Every part of me rebelled.
I wanted to crush Scott until he was nothing but a stain. I wanted to prove to her that I could end this problem once and for all.
But the kids.
Her kids.
Our kids.
They were upstairs, safe in their beds, trusting this house to stay whole.
If I killed him now, I’d ruin that peace from Teyonah screaming in horror.
Goddamn it!!!!
My heart dragged itself out of my chest and bled all over the carpet as I stepped back.
Scott smirked like he’d won.
If only he knew how close he’d come to death several times tonight.
“Call me if you need me.” I clenched my jaw, felt my molars grind, and turned toward the basement stairs.
Why, God? Why do this to me?
Each step away felt like exile and a murder I couldn’t commit.
Behind me, Scott’s voice slithered into the dark. “That’s what I thought! Now back to you!”
I fisted my hands.
You son of a bitch. I’m going to fucking get rid of you sooner than later. Fuck your court order. I’ll kill Judge Coleman too, if I have to.
Chapter twenty
Paper Cuts
Teyonah
Why would this bastard show up and ruin such a great night?
Once Dominic left, I got close to Scott. “Why are you here?”
He lifted the papers. “I’ve got a court order,counselor.”
“Don’t call me that.”
“Why?” His mouth curled. “Too real? Or not real enough? Counselor.”
