#Chapter 214: For Her Safety

Neil, in the end, helps convince me to at least sleep on my decision. He doesn’t want me to walk out the door before the last moment I absolutely have to per our contract. My body is still tingling pleasantly tingling from our lovemaking and warm and relaxed from our shower together. I don’t put up much of an argument against getting some sleep. I expect Neil to stay with me. Instead, he helps tuck me under the covers of my bed, kisses me gently, and wishes me, “Sweet dreams.” He turns off the light as he heads out the door. I wish he would have stayed. The moment the door closes him, and I’m alone with my thoughts, my worries and doubts creep right back into my mind. I close my eyes anyway and try with my best effort to push back the inner voices yelling at me to run away before I keep getting hurt. It’s too late for that, inner voices. The pain is coming for me, whether I’m here or there. I turn over and half-bury my face in the pillows. When that position doesn’t feel any mor