CHAPTER 46: NOTHING STAYS PRIVATE WITH DAVID NEAR

~ MARIA BELGRAVE ~

“Josy, everything depends on this. I pray that I’m not screwing myself over.” There’s no way I’m giving up everything I’ve gained so far. I’m determined we’d have boundaries so that I could keep some self-respect and independence. “But I won’t let him have his way if it means he’ll pit me against Sabrina. I won’t have her coming after me.”

I heard David’s throat clear behind me. Fuck. He heard that. “It’s good to know. I never intended to pit you against your stepsister.”

“Well, that’s nice to know.” David came to stand behind me. I felt his hands on my waist. The warmth of his body surrounded me. I knew he used his warmth to remind me he was there to ensure I bent to his will. “However, I doubt Sabrina would like to know you stayed here overnight. She might use it to sue you for reparations when she doesn’t marry you.”

“Oh, Sabrina won’t sue me. She’s too desperate to marry to save herself. Jacqueline wo