“What are you going to do, huh? Put a scary print on the padded room you lock me and your child in? I’m shocked you’re being this rough with me,” I snapped. “Get on your knees,” he commanded. “What?” I shouted. “You get on your fucking—” “Get on your fucking knees, Calypso.” A thrill ran through me. This felt like the way we were— before finding out about the baby, before he handled me too gently. Excitement sent goose bumps over my skin. “Make me,” I spat out trying to hide my giddiness. Sure enough, Mendax pushed down on my shoulders, forcing me to the ground of the dirty and dark alley. My
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