Harmless request

CARLA

I remained speechless for the next few seconds. His words were making a little echo in my head, pulling me in and leaving no chance for me to argue.

Alpha Dawson was a jerk and more, and he has proven himself to be a petty liar. A guy who never stands to his word.

But here I was again, on the verge of believing him. The way he said those words had ripped off whatever resolve I had going a while ago.

I felt my anger slipping away and I hated it. I hated how easily I got affected by his words. When they've never been true.

"Don't say things you don't mean, Master. Don't make empty promises either…"

It hurts when I eventually realize that you lied, and I was a fool for believing you.

"Carla, I'm serious. I've never been so fucking serious as I am right now…"

"You said that too that day in the hall. You said no one was going to hurt me, but days later, I got bullied by your friends. And it was for you."

"It wasn't for me, dammit!" He swore through clenched teeth. "Or maybe it was, b