018~ THE WARNINGS,

Leah,

My body felt like it was run over by a truck when I woke up. The space beside me was empty. I was sprawled on my stomach, under the sheets. The curtains were pulled down, the only source of light being the bulb.

What time is it?

I shifted under the covers, a dull ache spreading through my body, reminding me of last night. No, I am sure he continued till early morning. Every muscle seemed to protest as I tried to stretch my limbs. I winced, turning to the other side of the bed. I could feel the tender bruises along my hips and thighs.

"Goddamit," I groaned, feeling the soreness aching from my core. "That monster."

I carefully swung my legs over the edge of the bed, my feet touching the cool floor.

Catching my reflection on the mirror across from where I sat, I grimaced. My hair was a tangled mess, my lips swollen and bruised. Hickeys scattered across my shoulders and chest.

He was sex crazed. A monster who couldn't be satisfied easily. He had forgotten I was human, and I would