Stoking The Embers (New Adult Romantic Suspense): The Complete Series - Plot & Excerpts
We need to talk.” Shock makes me obedient. I stagger to the couch and follow his instructions, grateful to sink into its depths. I just can’t get the sound of Beth’s screams to stop ringing in my head. The sound of her being slapped. The sound of her fear. “You’re doing great, babe,” Jerome says. “I really want to help you save Beth, but you have to cooperate with me first.” I nearly laugh into the phone, but shut my lips before the sound bursts forth. Yeah, right. Help. My hero. “Don’t believe me?” How does he see me? He knew I was at the door. He knows I nearly laughed. What else has he seen? Recorded? Stored for future distribution? We were assured that Ken’s apartment was safe. I guess they were wrong. “You really need to pay attention. Concentrate. Can you do that for me?” I nod, unable to answer verbally. “Good girl.” “Are you going to continue to be a good girl, Steph?” I nod again. “Speak!” I nearly yelp in surprise when he yells at me. “Y… yes.”
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