CHAPTER 25

"Let me help you," he pleads, his hand stroking my cheek gently. I've never heard those four words from anyone in my entire life. Let me help you. I push Jake off gently and walk towards the door, locking it. My heart is beating so fast against my body, I can practically hear it booming through my ears. I inhale deeply, noticing Jake is watching me carefully, his eyes trained on my every move. "Please don't judge me," I whisper quietly, my shaky voice barely filling the small room. Jake nods...