She thought she was bargaining. He knew he was choosing. MELISSAWhen I was desperate enough to beg for help, I went to him. I thought I was offering myself to save my family-to erase a debt written in blood and fear. I didn't expect the man behind the power. I didn't expect the way his attention felt like being stripped bare. He sent me away. Humiliated me. Made it clear I was nothing to him. But the fire he lit inside me didn't die that day.
Some men don't save you. They claim you. BILLYMelissa came to me looking for salvation. I could've taken her money. I could've taken blood. Instead, I wanted her-every reckless, defiant inch of her. The kind of want that burns fast and leaves nothing standing. So I pushed her away. Lied to her face. Told her I wasn't interested. That was the biggest lie I've ever told. I am the bad guy. And once I decide something is mine, I don't let it escape.
She thought she was bargaining. He knew he was choosing. MELISSAWhen I was desperate enough to beg for help, I went to him. I thought I was offering myself to save my family-to erase a debt written in blood and fear. I didn't expect the man behind the power. I didn't expect the way his attention felt like being stripped bare. He sent me away. Humiliated me. Made it clear I was nothing to him. But the fire he lit inside me didn't die that day.
Some men don't save you. They claim you. BILLYMelissa came to me looking for salvation. I could've taken her money. I could've taken blood. Instead, I wanted her-every reckless, defiant inch of her. The kind of want that burns fast and leaves nothing standing. So I pushed her away. Lied to her face. Told her I wasn't interested. That was the biggest lie I've ever told. I am the bad guy. And once I decide something is mine, I don't let it escape.