Chapter 13

Caroline looked up and met Bradley's gaze. "I only met you after I went to university. How could you possibly know that I used to like David?" The way she admitted that she had once had feelings for David struck Bradley like a splinter in his throat. It didn't hurt much, but it was hard for him to ignore. "Used to like him?" He echoed under his breath, the words tasting like poison in his mouth. Then, without warning, his hand clamped around the back of her neck and yanked her close. His voice was icy as he questioned, "What about now? Do you still like him?" Caroline froze under the wild look in Bradley's eyes. His gaze was terrifying enough to devour her. She tried to pull away, but his grip was like steel, holding her in place. "Answer me." She didn't doubt for a second that if she had said yes, he would snap her neck the next second. But before she could speak, the lights suddenly flickered back on. Then, Bradley's phone rang. Bradley pulled his phone out and answered it. Hi