Chapter 49

Most people might not know what kind of person Edgar truly is, but Louise? She's learned it the hard way-over and over again. She knew better than anyone how petty and vindictive he could be. If she really agreed to whatever twisted deal he had in mind, it wouldn't end with what he promised-it'd bring a whole new level of hell. And seriously, did Louise look like someone desperate enough to trade her body for anything? The rope behind her wrists had started loosening. She felt nothing from her busted up fingers anymore. Just as Edgar went to unbutton her shirt, Louise yanked her hands free and shoved him back with all her strength. "Louise!" Edgar shouted, but she didn't even blink. Instead, she kicked him square in the gut. Watching him collapse to his knees, rage written all over his face, Louise stared down at him, her eyes ice-cold. "Try this again, Edgar, and I swear I'll make sure you don't get back up." "If you walk out that door now, you're gonna regret it," he growled. Louise