Chapter 5
Ryan stormed in, face twisted with rage. Seeing the scene, his eyes went blood red![]
He attacked like an enraged leopard, brutal and efficient, instantly dropping several guys![]
But he was outnumbered. In the chaos, someone grabbed a bottle and swung it at Madison![]
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“LOOK OUT!” Ryan roared, throwing himself over her protectively![]
CRASH!
The bottle smashed against the back of his skull, shattering instantly! Blood poured out immediately![]
Ryan grunted, eyes going even more vicious as he kicked his attacker across the room!
Club security and management finally arrived, quickly controlling the situation.[]
Ryan staggered, losing strength, and collapsed into Madison’s arms.
Madison watched blood streaming from his head, her mind going blank. All she could do was call an ambulance with shaking hands.[]
At the hospital, Madisont stayed up all night keeping vigil.]]
The next morning a nurse suggested she rest: “His condition’s stable–he’ll be awake soon. You look exhausted, honey. Why don’t you take a nap?“]
Madison was exhausted and nodded. Halfway out, she realized she’d left her jacket in the room and went back.[]
At the room entrance, she heard Ryan’s clear voice–apparently on a phone call:
“…I’m fine. Won’t die.“]]
The person on the other end said something, and Ryan laughed coldly: “Obviously, duh. Had to stage the whole hero thing to get her wrapped around my finger again… Damn, she’s incredible though–perfect body, tight waist, and the best part? When she moans, she sounds just like Harper. It’s like I’m actually fucking Harper…”
“Do I like Harper? Hell yes… but my brother’s into her too. What am I supposed
to
do?”
“Steal her from him? Nah, Harper’s got it bad for Blake. They’re perfect together. I’ll just watch from the sidelines…“)
“Might as well get what I can while Blake hasn’t dumped Madison yet. Make it count, you know?“]
Outside the door. Madison felt like she’d been struck by lightning, her whole body freezing!
Su even last night’s terrifying heroic rescue had been his setup! Just to manipulate her into sleeping with him again?! Even using her body to fantasize about another woman?
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She’d thought his desperate protection at least had some genuine feeling behind it. What a joke! Even more cruel and ridiculous than Blake’s coldness! She covered her mouth in anguish to keep from crying out, stumbling away from the hospital.[]
That night, Ryan came back to the apartment with his head bandaged.]
“Babe? How come you’re back? Why didn’t you stay at the hospital to rest more?” His tone was casual, like those words had never been spoken.[]
Madison forced down her soul trushing pain and nausea: “I watched over you all night. Too tired, came back to rest.“[]
Ryan walked over, trying to pull her dose with a look that practically acreamed I’m such a hero‘: “Look how banged up I got for you. You’re not mad anymore, rightr
With that, he moved closer, trying to kiss her []
Madison shoved him away again!]
kyan’s face finally darkened: “Madison, I’ve been bending over backwards for you, and you’re STILL. being difficult? I already made things right with your”]
*1s sex the ONLY thing you think about when you’re with me? Madison’s voice cracked with despair.[]
“Of course not!” Ryan answered Instantly, his acting skills flawless. “I love you as a persuar[]
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Madison looked at him and suddenly laughed–a bitter, broken laugh with tears streaming down her face.]]
She didn’t say another word, just stared at him with those cold, devastated eyes:
Ryan felt inexplicably guilty and annoyed under that stare. Finally he grabbed his jacket and stormed out: “Fine, whatever! I’m done!“]]
Knowing he wouldn’t be back tonight, Madison finally got a moment to breathe.[]
Next day at school, the student council president found her: “Madison! We’re having a group barbecue this weekend–you HAVE to come!“]
Madison tried to refuse: “I really can’t-“]
“No excuses!” The president grabbed her arm, lowering her voice: “Also… think you could get Blake Morrison to show up? His family business is like, everywhere, and half the seniors need internships. We’ve all tried talking to him but he’s impossible to get close to. You’re our only shot at this…“[]
Madison knew texting Blake probably wouldn’t get a response, but the student council had always been good to her. She reluctantly sent a message.]]
Surprisingly, Blake actually showed up to the weekend barbecue.
Except… Harper was right there next to him, smiling sweetly.[]
