Chapter Eleven
Tempest
At breakfast the men are about to leave together, I had thought they’d already gone but it just seems they’re both being extra quiet today.
Sargent seems to be even less approachable than usual and I worry that it’s because of what happened between us.
I try to sneak past them so I don’t have to approach Sargent when last night is still all I can think about. I’ve never come so hard on somebody before. He manipulated my body with such skill and gentleness that I didn’t ever want it to stop.
I’m thinking about it again. I told myself I wouldn’t.
“I should be home around three and Dad’s giving me an advance so we’ll go and get you some new clothes.”
I cringe, feeling embarrassed that he had to even say that, especially in front of his dad who already thinks I’m a walking charity case. “Maddox.” I stammer to find the right words to follow. “I’m so sorry you feel like you have to provide for me. You should just send me back to England.”