Tears of Tess (Monsters in the Dark, #1)

by Pepper Winters

Blizzard and I didn’t see eye to eye, but Brax loved the dog like a tatty teddy-bear. I tolerated the beast, and kept my handbags far from chewing height.

I thought she was annoying before but now i actually despise her

Brax wanted me. Brax was safe. I loved him in my own way—the way that mattered, the long-lasting kind.

If this happens to me someone assassinate me

He could dominate me so easily… but never did. He treated me like glass. Special cut-crystal—placed me on a pedestal where I had to shine and remain dust free and perfect.

YAWN.

Something hot seared in our gaze, and Brax clenched his jaw. He dropped his eyes, breaking the spell.

I cant even girl get away from this BOY.

Fitting me into his embrace perfectly, he rested his chin on my head. “Sorry I couldn’t afford five stars, Tessie.” My eyes widened. We were in the middle of a dream and he worried he couldn’t give me more. Couldn’t he see this was perfect?

Im so sick of him

I trembled at the thought of Brax’s gaze darkening, his body becoming feral and possessive. He pecked my lips, groaning, “I’m super tired. Can we rain check till the morning?” Disappointment flooded my bloodstream, dousing my need like ice water. Even though it killed me and tears tickled, I dropped my arms, releasing Brax from my embrace. “That’s okay. I understand.”

BRUH.

He pushed me away gently, and I went to my suitcase. Unzipping the side pocket where I’d tucked the vibrator, I took the plastic bag with my new lingerie, and hid them behind my back. Sucking in a deep breath, I said, “I’ll be right back.” Brax nodded. “I’ll be right here.

I can guaruntee you he will be asleep when she comes back out

“Different?” His voice echoed with loss and confusion as he stared at the vibrator. No doubt visualizing me writhing in abandon, using an object to get off instead of him. How could I explain not being intimate for weeks on end was torture?

Toys are TEAMMATES NOT COMPETITION YOU ABSOLUTE JAGWEED

I broke eye contact with Mr. Leather Jacket, swallowing hard. Keep it together. Brax is here. Brax will protect you.

I wouldnt trust this man to protect my pinky toe

I slammed my hip back, connecting with the soft meat between my captor’s legs.

"soft meat"

The guard’s hand left my back. He chuckled. “If she doesn’t want to bow, perhaps she wants to crawl.”

HEEHEE

He slapped me, not hard, but the punishment put me in my place.

I already love him

And I won’t do worse.” He lowered his voice, fingers tightening. “Unless you deserve it.” His face blazed with protectiveness, followed by heart stopping need.

I would fold so quick

Oxygen turned to soup

The fuck does this mean

One thing niggled, though.

This word might just be the bane of my existance

that kiss—it claimed me more than any kiss from Brax. It made me hate Q all the more.

SURE miss "those tiles are the same color as Q's eyes"

Q didn’t lick with sick pleasure, he licked with kindness.

cue that meme of the rock raising one eyebrow bc WHAT

I stared at the licking fire.

Nah bc i really thought she started licking the fire

“Oh, God.” My mouth opened wide; I trembled with the onslaught—the act of ownership. He wasn’t gentle, he wasn’t sweet.

HEEHEEHEE

Q shocked me silent as he kissed my throat. He lingered, breathing deep. My stomach flipped.

Im heavy breathing rn

Q was my punishment for making Brax so uncomfortable. The bitch, Karma, would make me live my sick fantasies—realize that I wasn’t normal, that I needed help.

Bitch please

Tears erupted, and Q growled. “No point crying. You knew I’d be furious, yet you did it anyway.” He stalked forward, kicking the door shut. He stopped a metre away. “Tears won’t save you.”

HEEHEEHEEHEEHEEHEE

My lungs couldn’t get enough oxygen as he kissed me harder than anyone had before. Blood mixed with his dark taste. Indents of his teeth bruised my mouth, and my thoughts disintegrated.

GIVE IT TO ME

“Open. And if you bite, I’ll hit you so hard, you won’t wake up for days.”

I need him

His hand dropped, cupping his erection through his trousers. “And it turns me the fuck on, watching you struggle.”

I need mental evaluation

The sound of tyres on gravel roused me, panic flared like an old enemy. Gravel—please tell me we aren’t back at Q’s.

SHE FELL ASLEEP. GIRL. You FUCKING IDIOT

“But this isn’t a police station.” He chuckled. “No. Not going to the police. But you’re home now, just the same.” My world slammed to a halt; I gawked. He wasn’t serious. He couldn’t be serious. It couldn’t happen. It just couldn’t. Hadn’t I dealt with enough in Mexico and with Q?

You cant tell me she doesnt deserve this for falling asleep

“It’s over. You don’t have to fear,” he whispered. “I’ll kill anyone who hurts you.”

This. This is the energy

His pale green ones turned to pea soup as sadness glittered.

could we have chosen ANY other metaphor

Q dropped his head, biting my collarbone, making me hiss between my teeth. “Only think of me and what I’m doing. There is intimacy in pain, esclave. Let me make your pain my pleasure.”

WOOFWOIFBARKWOOFBARKBARKBARK

His gorgeous cock jutted proudly,

For real

Saliva mixed with shower water and we drank each other.

Absolutely vile

“Take my come. Take a part of me,” he growled.

Breeding kink activated

He left his shirt on, long enough to cover his hips but not the thick, heavy cock between his legs.

This image gives me an unbridled ick

Q growled, pacing in front. “Even now, you don’t break. After everything, you’re still strong enough to defy me.” He stopped abruptly, seething, “Tell me! Give in, esclave. Give me your name!” His chest heaved with anger as eyes beat me into submission.

The fuck does this man want hes pissed when she rebels hes pissed when she breaks

“This saved your life, esclave, yet you cut it off to escape. If you’d have thrown it out the window while driving, instead of leaving it in the car, I would never have found you in time.” His voice verged on menacing, shooting horror into my heart.

Tess might win the award for stupidest mc ive ever encountered

He laughed darkly. “You don’t get it do you, esclave? Your permission turns me off. I need to take from you to feel something. If you think I’m not like those men who raped you, you’re wrong. There’s something broken in me, and I need your pain to come.” He twisted a nipple with angry fingers. I yelped.

BARKBARKBARKBARK

How could I lie when my body screamed the truth? My mind was lust filled, hazy, but I had a part to play. Q wanted me to fight so… I fought.

Its not as fun bc shes faking it

Q sneered. “Now you know the truth.” He bent and licked the blood off my stomach. His tongue lapped; my core clenched, reacting to the tenderness after inflicting pain. His saliva staunched the bleeding and he straightened, licking his lips.

IM SO FERAL FOR THIS

“You’ll be crying more before I’m finished with you.”

YEAH

He pressed his cock against my hip, smearing glistening pre-cum on me.

RANCID

The heavy hotness of his balls slapped against my clit as he fucked harder.

WHAT POSITION ARE WE IN. SURELY NOT DOGGY. Or else tbis man has the worlds most pendulous sack

Q fisted my hair, arching my back, at the same time, he spanked my ass. “Fuck, I want to make you bleed.” He hit me again, again. Each handprint hot, laced with pleasure-pain and erotic torture.

Ok pendulous balls is forgiven for this

The French song chased with every step, soulful moans and hopeful sonnets. I hummed along to the chorus.

The song messages give me the ick can we be done with it

But now we really must speak to Quincy alone.” Quincy. Quincy.

This mans name is QUINCY

I tossed and turned in bed, terrified of what morning would bring.

I actually cant stand this bitch

Stalking forward, he pulled silver scissors from a pocket.

Why does this man just walk around with scissors in his pocket

Q backed up, murmuring, “Your skin is beautiful whipped, Tess, blooming pink and red. I think a few more colours are needed. Perhaps a deep maroon.”

Im giggling so hard rn

“You want to know how dark I’ll go? I want blood. I want you sobbing at my feet. I want you in fucking tatters. Does that scare you?”

NDJDJDBD

He growled as he bit my clit. Not a simple nip—but a full savage bite.

DID HE JUST BITE HER CLIT OFF