Chapter 35: Book 2 Chapter 9
Jenna
Memories plague my dreams and consume my thoughts. They can eat at your soul and tear you apart. That’s been my life for the past few months since Colton got locked away. And to top that off, Tommy seems to get more possessive over me. He and I would never be one. He knows that, but doesn’t want to believe it.
“Jenna?” Chloe asked, furrowing her eyebrows. “Where are you going?”
“I need to go down to the shop. Make sure Amber knows what she’s doing.”
“Relax, she’s fine. She’s got Jeff down there to help her.”
“That’s what I’m worried about. What if—”
“Please, Jenna. They’ll be just fine. Benjamin picked up pizza for dinner. We’d like it if you joined us.”
“I—you don’t understand. I’m literally suffocating here. And, Tommy—”
“Jenna, I think it would be best if you stay away from Tommy for a while. He’s—a little off in the head.”
“What do you mean?”
“I think he’s obsessed with you.”
I laughed, but Chloe didn’t. “Surely he’s not—oh, shit.”
“What?”
“It’s nothing.” I dismissed her, but she grabbed my arm.
“Tell me.”
“It’s just that Tommy came out of nowhere—he always does. At the church. Benjamin’s front porch. It’s like he’s everywhere.”
“Jenna, how long has this been happening?”
“Ever since Colton got arrested.”
“Okay, it’s settled. You’re staying with us until I can talk to Benjamin. If you leave, Benjamin and I will go with you.”
“What’s going on, babe?” Benjamin asked, wrapping his arms around her waist.
“Tommy.” She gulped, “I think he’s obsessed with Jenna.”
Benjamin clenched his jaw and narrowed his eyes. Right at me. “I think we need to talk. All of us.”
Benjamin paced the floor taking deep breaths as he ran his hand through his hair. “I don’t think Tommy is well. He—he was released from a mental hospital. That’s where he disappeared to all those years.”
“And you’re just now telling us?!” Chloe hissed.
“When I found out, I assumed they were just rumors. If I had known, I would’ve done something sooner. You need to get a restraining order against him. Soon.”
“Oh God, I think I’m going to be sick.” I whispered, covering my mouth.
I ran to the kitchen and emptied my stomach. My head ached as the room started to spin. All the times I caught Tommy staring. How he kissed me. The way he watched my every move. I wiped my mouth with a napkin and took a deep breath.
“Tommy—he tried to get me to leave with him. He wanted me to go to his cabin.”
“Okay.” Benjamin sighed, “I don’t think you need to be anywhere near him.”
“Okay. I think I need to go lie down for a while.”
“Aren’t you going to eat?” Benjamin frowned.
“I promise I will later when my stomach is settled.”
When I entered my room, I closed the door and sighed. Pressing my head against the door, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.
*Colton nipped at my neck and whispered, “I missed you so much.”
“Colton, please.”
“Please what, babe?”
“I want—I need you.”
Colton flipped me over on my back, trailing kisses along my collarbone and groaned. “Fuck, you really know how to get me worked up. Do you feel that?”
“Colton, take me.”
Colton ran his hands down my chest and rested his hands on my hips. My hands reached down and pulled down his shorts, wrapping my hand around his cock. He was hard. Throbbing. Needed me to touch him as bad as I wanted him to touch me.
“You’re so sexy when you beg, babe.”
In one swift movement, he ripped my panties off and thrust into me. I knew he was bad for me, but I couldn’t help it—I craved him. More than ever. I was falling hard for Colton Davenport.
I loved him.
And, my heart sunk knowing he probably didn’t feel the same way.
*
I opened my eyes and yawned, waking from my nap. I sat up and wiped my eyes as I heard a soft knock. “Jenna, are you awake? I brought you some leftover pizza.”
I opened the door and smiled at Chloe. “I was just about to come get some food.”
“Benjamin and I are going to bed. I just wanted to bring you something to eat. You’re welcome to watch television if you’d like.”
“Thank you. I think I’m just going to eat and go back to bed. Thank you for the offer, though.”
“Good night, Jenna. Tomorrow we’re going to visit Colton.”
“I want to come.”
“Of course.”
I ate the pizza and tossed the paper plate in the trash. Walking across the room, I looked out the window. A dark figure stood at the edge of the yard, making a shiver go down my spine.
*Was it Tommy?
*
The person began to walk into the yard, making his way to the window. I quickly back away and ran out of the room. Running to the front door, I checked to make sure it was locked. After all I found out, I didn’t want to chance being alone with Tommy. Not when it was possible he had an obsession with me.
“What’s wrong?” Benjamin asked, making me let out a scream.
“There’s someone out there. I think it might be Tommy.” I whispered.
Benjamin gently led me to the sofa and sighed, “Stay here. I’ll go check it out.”
Benjamin turned on the porch light and peeked through the window. “If he was out there, he’s gone now. Don’t worry. If he comes back, he’ll set off the alarms. You’re safe here, Jenna.”
“Why are you helping me?”
“Because—I made a promise to Colton. I promised a friend I would look out for his girl.”
“Is that the only reason?”
“Jenna, I can’t help but want to protect you. You’re like a sister to me.”
“I—thank you, Benjamin.”
“You’re welcome. Now, get back to bed and get some rest. We’re visiting Colton tomorrow."