Chapter 77

His response was met with a pillow to the face.

Madeline, livid, hurled it straight at him. The blow actually hurt Trevon, who quickly snatched the pillow away and seized Madeline's hand, pinning her to the bed. "Madeline, I'm warning you, stop pushing my buttons!"

In doing so, he yanked away the blanket, leaving her completely bare.

Madeline was a mix of rage, frustration, and shame, and she broke down crying.

"Trevon, you're a creep! A jerk! A total loser! Why don't you just drop dead!" She sobbed uncontrollably, her words laced with venom.

Trevon felt like his head was about to explode with frustration, unable to focus on Madeline's seductive presence. "Enough," he snapped.

Madeline's glare could have cut glass, her tears still falling steadily. His anger dissipated, replaced by a softer tone, "I didn't mean to. How was I to know you'd change without shutting the door?

"I've seen it all. It's not like I can gouge my eyes out for you. Or maybe I should strip too, let you have