The Day Our Promise Breaks (Charles and Evelyn) novel Chapter 9

The air began to grow hot and arid. A wave of heat pooled in his lower abdomen. Charles flipped over, pinning Evelyn beneath him.

Evelyn gasped for air as she awoke from her nightmare. She slowly opened her eyes to the bedroom ceiling, feeling momentarily disoriented.

The dream had been so sorrowful that it was hard to distinguish from reality. That is until she felt a chill against her chest, bringing her fully to consciousness.

Only then did she realize her clothes were disheveled, and Charles was undressing her.

Evelyn's expression turned icy, and her blood ran cold. Without a second thought, she pushed against him. "Charles, let me go."

But Charles was caught up in the moment. He not only didn't stop but became even more aggressive.

Even if Charles didn't love Evelyn, he couldn't deny his attraction to her body. He couldn't resist her touch.

Evelyn's expression grew increasingly grim.

For the past five years, whenever Charles wanted to, he would pin her down and have his way with her. He never once considered her feelings.

Previously, she endured it all for the sake of her love for him and to provide Charlie with a stable family.

But now, Charlie was gone and she had broken up with him. What right did Charles have to touch her against her will?

"Charles, I told you to let go of me. Do you hear me?"

Evelyn's struggle intensified. As Charles moved to kiss her again, she bit down hard on his lip.

The force she used drew blood from his lip. The metallic taste momentarily stunned Charles, allowing Evelyn to push him away with all her might. She managed to escape his grasp after a struggle.

Weak from not eating and the exertion, she gasped for breath, and her vision was darkening. But she remained vigilant, wrapping herself in a thin blanket. Her gaze was wary of Charles. It was as if she was ready to fight him off if he dared to touch her again.

This show of defiance killed Charles' interest. He preferred her eager and pleasing in bed.