After my death my husband who threw me into the hunting grounds went insane novel

12:55 Chapter 29 Chapter 29 When Mom and Thomas were back home , I asked them to gather in the living room .

I sat with my hands over my knees .

On my right side was Luke wearing an impassive face .

His arms folded across his chest .

Fortunately , Nate agreed to stay , who was now at my left .

A bit confused with the sudden family meeting , he didnt ask any more questions .

I cleared my throat .

Well .

I licked my lips .

I just wanted you to know that um… I need to … I glanced up at Lukes face , still emotionless .

He noticed me looking at him , then raised an eyebrow .

I looked away quickly .

Sweetheart , whats going on ? my mother frowned in confusion .

Thomas seemed to have been keeping his usual calmness next to Mom , but he looked bothered as well .

I think I need to- Luke rolled his eyes .

Shes coming with me tomorrow .

What ?! Nate reacted .

The world seemed to have stopped for everyone , followed by a moment of awkward silence .

Finally , Thomas spoke , What is this all about ? This is too sudden .

Scarlet agreed to stay here for a week .

Mom touched Thomas knee .

Yes .

I thought everything was settled .

Is there anything urgent ? Uh , yeah ! I clasped my hands .

Something came up , and I asked Luke if … if I could come with him since hes leaving for Cambridge tomorrow .

Is this about this boy ? Nathaniel , isnt it ? Thomas questioned , curiously looking at Nate .

Oh , no .

Nate lifted both palms in surrender .

I dont know whats going on , Mr.

Alejandro .

I just came by so we could help each other with the thesis .

Are you Scarlets boyfriend ? Thomas asked him directly .

Thomas ! My voice raised an octave .

Were best friends , and hes Katherines boyfriend .

I heaved a sigh .

Look , my graduation is coming .

I dont really have enough time to finish everything , and we could still have a lot of time when I graduate , I reasoned .

But you promised me , Scarlet .

You still have three days left , Mom insisted .

Yeah , another three boring days .

Mom , come on .

You and Thomas are barely home , I Mom was stunned .

Scarlet … the the latest the post yelled , which made me instantly cover my mouth .

Im sorry .

Im sorry .

I didnt mean to say that .

But Im still going to leave with Luke tomorrow .

Now , I dont want to be rude , but will you please excuse me ? I finally stood .

I couldnt believe I was doing this .

All because Luke was blackmailing me .

Damn him .

I signaled Nate to come with me .

He excused himself as well and followed me to the poolside .

I slumped on the edge and soaked my feet in the sparkling blue water .

It somehow relaxed me .

Seconds later , Nate sat next to me .

You have a nice home , he commented .

Yeah .

Silence .

I dont know whats going on with you , Scar , he stated , looking at the water .

Whatevers happening , you always tell me whats wrong .

But why on earth are you coming back so soon ? I asked you if you want to come with me , Katherine asked you , you said no .

Then why now ? Its complicated , Nate .

If I tell you , Im sure you will understand .

I just dont want to talk about it for now .

He put his hands on my shoulder .

Is he bothering you ? Your stepbrother ? 12:55 Chapter 29 I replied with a slight nod .

With Nate , I always felt I could be myself .

Hes making it hard for you .

Knowing hes also Jax , isnt he ? It was more than that .

He knew my secret .

Kinda .

We will be here for you no matter what , okay ? But isnt this better ? I thought you didnt like to stay here .

He flashed a faint smile .

I nodded .

Yeah .

But do you really have to go with him ? Why dont you just come with me ? Its okay .

Im going with him .

Okay .

He rubbed my back gently .

Dont be sad .

Its making you look uglier than you already are .

I couldnt help but laugh .

Okay ! Okay .

I feel fine when youre here , Nate .

Thank you .

He chuckled .

Good .

You look less ugly now .

You dont need to thank me .

Im your best friend .

Come here .

He spread out his arms and enveloped me in them .

I rested my head on his shoulder and hugged him back .

What am I going to do without you and Katherine ? We are always here .

Katherine is going to be so happy to see you .

He released me then messed up my hair .

Its getting late .

I think your stepbrother doesnt like me , so I might need to go .

Ill just see you tomorrow then .

Sure .

I finally smiled .

Nate sprang up , and he helped me get on my feet .

He lightly kissed my forehead .

Have a good nights sleep , Scar .

Ill walk you to the gate .

No need .

I think your stepfather thinks youre leaving because of me .

Get inside .

I blew out a sob .

Right .

Goodnight , Nate .

Goodnight .

I watched him as he walked towards the gate , waving his hand at me just like the last time .

I waved back until he was out of my sight .

I exhaled deeply as I realized that I was alone again .

This house could be so vast and exquisite but also suffocating .

Is he really just a friend ? a voice spoke behind me , I rolled my eyes .

Back off .

I dont want to see your face right now .

I walked past him and decided that it was best to not deal with him tonight .

It had been a rough day .

My best friend just left , and I didnt want to lose any more patience .

I might end up smacking him in the face .

Luke caught my arm , his fingers digging into my skin .

Im still talking to you .

His voice was low and dangerous .

Who is he to you ? Hes my best friend .

Why do you fucking care ? I dont care .

He groaned .

Why did you let him kiss you ? I jerked away from him .

What is it that you want ? I finally faced him .

Im coming with you tomorrow , and you can fuck me whenever or whatever way you want ! Its what you want with me , right ? Lets do it .

Strip me , use me , and let them see what kind of person you are ! He clenched his jaw .

Is that what you think I want ? Then what ? I snapped , slapping my hands at my sides .

Isnt that what it is ? You blackmailed me .

What are you waiting for ? Ruin me , destroy my life , destroy everything ! I began to cry .

I hated crying for nonsense things like this , but I couldnt help it .

Scarlet … Im so sick and tired of this .

I dont know what I did to you .

Im Ericka , yes , and I didnt know that it was you .

For that reason , you are going to torture 12:55 Chapter 29 me ? For the first time , he opened his mouth but didnt seem to know what he was going to say .

Im not .

He brushed his hair .

God , I didnt do anything yet ! Then , why are you so eager to torment me ? What did I ever do to you ? Do you want to know the truth ? He moved closer ; our lips almost touched .

I caught my breath .

What is the truth , Luke ? I whispered between our breaths .

You know that I dont lie , but I did because of you , he went on , his voice harsh , raspier .

Ive broken rules for you even though you lied to me .

You were the first woman I want to fuck for more than once because I thought it wouldnt be enough .

I couldnt tell my father the ridiculous fact I found out about you .

Youve made me so fucking mad .

He tucked my hair behind my ears , then cupped my face in his palms .

You smelled sweet , and you made me hard .

It makes me want to own you .

I looked into his mysterious gray eyes .

He had no idea Id wanted him for so long .

I think we are trapped in a box without a chance of getting out , I said breathlessly .

Yes , he breathed .

And youre Ericka .

That changes everything .

But even though I wanted him so bad , it was wrong .

I knew Id lose in the end .

My fear was beginning to take over me .

I was already falling for him .

Were going to make a big fat mistake if we do this , Jax .

Its Luke .

He pressed his forehead to mine , and his hand trailed the small of my back .

We both released a breath of pleasure .

We liked how we felt about each other .

Luke finally opened up .

He was the Jax I remembered , and this time , it wasnt in the virtual world anymore , but reality .

This was how it was supposed to be.

And then this thing I found out about you .

I cant still believe it .

How ? No one can know .

I shut my eyes , remembering the horror of my past .

I didnt want to disclose anything about it .

It was still too painful .

And I dont want to talk about it .

He didnt answer , but eventually , he nodded .

Say you agree with my proposition .

Do I have a choice ? Theres no other choice .

I wont let you refuse either .

He pressed a light kiss on the lips .

It sent millions of tiny electric bolts in my veins , rushing to my inner core .

He was aware of the effect he had on me .

Hmm … Say yes , and Ill give us both everything we need .

This was something I needed for a long time .

Me and him .

He was just my crush when I first saw him , and ever since that day , I knew I wanted him .

Now he was offering himself to me .

I just had to say yes , and hes mine .

I couldnt wait to taste him , run my fingers all over his body , and touch him in every way I wanted .

It all still seemed too good to be true , but it was also dangerous , which made it stepbrother to own me .

more thrilling … exciting .

I had officially lost my mind ; I wanted my For two months , I whispered .

Is this no strings attached ? No feelings ? I dont prefer it any other way .

Are we good ? His thumb brushed my cheek , and his free hand moved to my ass and squeezed .

I shut my eyes .

Y yes … I answered breathlessly .

I wouldnt want it any other way either .

I still wasnt ready to give something more , but the pleasure was too good .

Good .

But this arrangement has to have rules .

I opened and gazed at his eyes , now scorching in need .

And thats exactly what I needed .

Rules .

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