All Chapters of Caught Between Enemies: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Selene's POVDesmond Is in your kitchen! The Desmond Ducat!" Rosa says for the hundredth time as we stand in my bedroom attempting to get her out of this stupid dress."You're making a bigger deal out of this than it is. Now hold still so I can get the knots out." I tell her as I fight with the tangled strings." Selene! Your neighbors with one of the hottest guys in our school! Mr. Bad boy himself in all of his sexy hostility, and now you have our other top tear hotty in your kitchen. Right now, in your house! You're seriously going to act like I'm making the big deal of this? Girl, how are you not freaking out about this? "" Because I don't melt into a pool of drool at the sight of those two there's something wrong with me?" I laugh." Yes Selene! It's not normal! What's your secret? Are you into chicks?""No, I'm not into chicks! You're being ridiculous.""I didn't think he'd actually come over to study chemistry with you, especially so early on a Saturday.... wait! I didn't see an

Desmond's POVI'd been holding Selene in my arms for hours now, enjoying the feel of her body against mine. I loved the way she fits perfectly against me as if she was crafted by the heavens just for me. I hate seeing her upset, but I'd be lying if I said I was mad about her having a rough night. I'm just thankful I was able to have this with her again. I've missed holding her like this, I've missed the way her body feels the moment when she releases all the stress she's holding inside. The sound of her laughter, the way she pulls me close and hides her face in my chest when I embarrass her. The sweet sent that flows from her skin and hair. I love the effect I have on her, the carefree happy person she is when it's just the two of us. Seeing her in her truest form makes my heart beg for more of her. I want to be the person to make all of her dreams come true, to stand next to her as she dominates the world. To cheer her on for the rest of my days. I want to be the reason she always smi

Selen's POV I ran until my legs could take no more buckling beneath my body, I collapsed. My lungs burned and my stomach cramped. I was on the hard ground under a dim streetlight hunched over into a ball trying to catch my breath and ease the pain. I had ran for miles, with no destination, no plan in place. I had no idea where I was or what I was going to do. The cool air caressed my sweaty skin, bringing me the first sign of relief since I bolted out that door. Tears spilled from my eyes as I sat on my knees. My body rocking and shaking violently as I finally began to release my feelings into the world, unable to hold back anymore. I have no indication to how much time passed by while I sat there sobbing like a baby in the still night. All the questions of why my father would do this to me? How could he be okay with the way he did this to me? Did he expect me to be happy about this, about the man he chose to force on me? So many questions with no answer hung heavy on my heat pulling

Selene’s POV“Desmond, what a nice surprise.” My father says as he stands from his chair, welcoming Desmond to join us in the sitting room. Desmond’s eyes shift from mine to my father before his lips pull into a small smile.“Evening Mr. Delray.” Desmond responds politely.“Oh, there’s no need for formalities here.” Dad waves Desmond into the room. “Please, join us. You remember Pierre?” Dad reintroduces as Pierre stands to shake Desmond’s hand.“Nice to make your acquaintance again.” Pierre tells him before sitting back on the couch, making room for Desmond to sit next to him.“You too.” Desmond says before looking back to my father.“We were just enjoying Selene playing the piano for us. You remember how talented she is, right.”“Of course, I remember.” He agrees, shooting me a warm smile.“She is practically a prodigy. She surpassed everyone in her age bracket, and three of her instructors.” My father gloats. Sitting back in his chair as he gestures for Desmond to sit.“What I’ve h

Desmond’s POV I am sitting at the base of the steps in the dark eavesdropping on my parents’ conversation coming from the kitchen. Well, it’s more of a quiet argument than an actual conversation. The tension in the air between the two of them has been thick sense leaving the hospital. Although, my mother has been doing her best to put on a brave face and comfort Selene. The worry and sadness are still visible in her eyes. She doted on Selene throughout the car ride and after we got home, until Selene finally fell asleep in the guest room. My parents hadn’t exchanged a single word until fifteen minutes ago when this quiet argument started. I came downstairs to get a glass of water from the kitchen and decided it wouldn’t be good to interrupt the two of them. So, here I sit, in the dark stairway, listening. “I’m just saying, Lola, it’s a bit suspicious Williom locked his medical records from everyone. Except you.” My fathers voice carries through the room. “Keep your voice down. Sele