Renee’s POV Eric and Debbie assume their positions on the field. Eric is offense and Debbie is center, the only position in soccer other than goalkeeper that requires the least amount of running. For the sake of her health, I’m grateful for this.I’m also grateful for the opportunity to stand back
“I’m going to sit this one out,” I say, needing a break. I expect Eric to say the same thing as shuts his eyes and he rubs his temples. I brace myself for his attitude.“I’ll go with you,” he says instead and I shake my head. Did I just hear him correctly? He clearly looks like he’s had his brain ra
Renee’s POV I stare back at Debbie in shock. What did she just say? I flash my eyes to Eric. What did he say? Maybe Eric knows more than he’s letting on. The idea quickly takes root and realizations begin sprouting. That would explain why he’s being so nice to Debbie.But, it doesn’t explain why he
I swallow the lump in my throat. It takes me a minute to muster a reply under Eric’s harsh gaze.He doesn’t know anything, I repeat to myself several times until I’m forced to believe it.“I am not your ex-wife,” I tell him as flatly as I can, despite the slight tenor running through my body.“I’ve
Renee’s POV Anger builds up in Eric. His eyes blaze a fiery red, an indication of his pending rage.He’s probably used to giving people this look and having them buckle at their knees, but I don’t.I lift my chin and meet his stare, keeping my gaze cold and unbothered.Eric’s lips curl into a smirk
A few people clap and murmur agreements that Mia should have lead on this line. I look at Kelly who’s lips are pressed together like she’s holding back from saying anything.Now I do laugh because I can’t believe I didn’t realize this before. Mia has been stealing all the projects that I submit a re
Renee’s POV The event wanes down. Mia has long been gone ever since I was declared the winner and I wish I could enjoy the praise and chatter of my colleagues without Mia’s prescience holding everyone back, but the idea of a dinner with Eric gnaws at my nerves.The group I’m talking to bursts out l
She only invited me to make it seem like this was for business but for her, it’s all pleasure. Well, fine by me. I’m here to work and score clients so that I can pay for my daughter's medical care.“Excuse me,” I hear someone say. I glance up and see an older gentleman towering over me. His belly ha
He opens the glass window separating us and hands me a sack full of cash. It’s heavy like it’s filled with bricks and I sling it over my shoulder. Andrew follows me out the door, we ignore the concerned eyes glued to us as we leave.No one says a word. The only sound is the swooshing of a machine co
Eric’s POV “What is it?” Andrew asks picking up on my sudden shift in energy. Eric, Eric. Renee’s voice echoes in my head.“I hear Renee,” I stammer, I touch my head as though I’m touching her. “I can’t hear her,” I repeat. Andrew looks at me like I’m crazy and I know I might sound that way but thi
“How much do you want?” I ask, if it’s money they’re after then they can have it all. This time Dan bends down next to me. He takes his finger and lifts my chin so my eyes meet him. It looks like he has two heads and I struggle to decide which one to focus on.“We need Eric’s banking information and
Renee’s POV Eric’s father eyes widen in surprise. I blow some hair out of my face but it doesn’t do much and wet curls still stick to my sweaty forehead. I strain to listen to hear what the other person on the end of the line says.Something tells me, Eric’s father, what was his name again? Isn’t
“Meet me at our spot,” I tell Andrew before hanging up and throw the car into reverse. I hear the awe of children and cursing if parents as my car speeds out of the lot.Twenty minutes later, I spot Andrew at the woods where we meet when we need to talk privately. I explain my last interaction with
Eric’s POVIt’s happening again. It has to be. I crack my neck. I knew I was pushing her too hard. I jam my phone back in my pocket.It’s not like she couldn’t handle the pressure. She’s stronger than she gives herself credit for. But maybe it’s just me she couldn’t tolerate. That’s why she left bef
Consciousness creeps slowly throughout my being, bringing with it a spreading of pulsating pain. I groan. Big mistake. My head explodes with pain, my vision is instantly blinded by bursts of red and orange.“Oh Renee, you’re waking up!” A familiar voice squeaks causing bile to rise up in my throat f
Renee’s POV Okay. I officially have no idea where I am. My GPS has taken me completely off any main roads, and away from any sort of civilization.I’ve checked the location Natalie has sent me at least twenty times and apparently it’s correct. I’m just glad my GPS is still connected to the interne
I should text him that I’ll be a tad late for our second session of therapy today. I wonder if a therapist ever had a client where the husband and brother have seen the private parts of the wife but it was to ensure protection of a child because an ex-lover and the father is plotting a murderous att