Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 804

Dailey grabbed Christine's arm with force that was far from gentle.

Before Christine could utter a word, Merritt hurried over, trying to help her escape Dailey's grip.

But Merritt's strength was no match for Dailey's.

"You're hurting her, can't you see she's in pain?" Merritt protested.

"Primo," Dailey called out, and without hesitation, Primo stepped in, pulling Merritt away.

"Take off the apron," Primo commanded, removing Merritt's apron and placing it on the shoe rack before closing the door behind them.

Merritt was no match for Primo, a professional bodyguard trained for situations just like this. Every time this happened, Merritt despised his inability to protect the one he cared for the most. He glanced at Christine, who signaled him to leave, and he reluctantly complied.

...

Inside the house, Christine tried to free herself from Dailey's iron grip, but her efforts were futile. The pain in her arm was turning numb.

Already irritated because of her period, her temper flared up.

"Let go!" she demanded.

Instead, Dailey dragged her over and threw her onto the couch. As Christine fell into the cushions, she felt a warm flow and urgently tried to get up to head to the bathroom, only to be pushed back down by Dailey.

Christine didn't dare to make any sudden movements, only pushing him away as she exclaimed, "What is wrong with you?"

"I've gone mad," Dailey admitted, pinning her hands above her head. "I can't believe I actually agreed to break up with you to make you feel better. Christine, stop dreaming. If you agreed to be with me, you're with me till death do us part."

"..."

"You're insane..." Christine began to retort, but her words were silenced by his kiss. It wasn't so much a kiss as it was a devouring bite.

Her lips burned with pain, and a sweet, metallic taste spread through her mouth. With no other option, she attempted to kick him away.