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I’m not the type to feed into people’s dramatics, but as per fucking usual, Cain’s an exception to the rule. For reasons I don’t understand, he’s gotten under my skin.
But Cain’s different. Because I do care. More than care…he’s…I’m not sure. My neurosis? My fixation? My obsession? Perhaps all three. All I know is he’s where ninety-nine percent of my thoughts drift to as of late.
And just because I’m not capable of feeling rainbows and butterflies doesn’t mean what I feel for him isn’t love. Maybe my fixation with Cain is my version of love? “Yes.” I take a long drag of my cigarette. “Does that scare you?”
“Look, I panicked, okay? The only way to save you was to throw her under the bus in the interrogation room.” I’m about to point out that he planted her panties and the card underneath Caleb’s pillow before he was ever interrogated, but I’m too caught off guard by his statement.
Had he told me he was going to murder his abusive father and brother, I’d have steered him toward a different target to pin it on—but that’s not how it played out. The only thing I can do now is protect the both of us.
He’s more than my fixation. He’s the person who was meant to change my life…because he already has.
But it’s either her or Cain. And I’ll always choose Cain. I’d do anything in the world for him. Including going along with his ridiculous story that frames an innocent woman for a murder she didn’t commit, but he did.
Cain didn’t mean it—I remind myself. He had no other choice. It was her or us…and he chose us. Just like I did.
“Christ.” His laugh is antagonizing. “You’re either too stupid to realize, or too obsessed with me to notice.”
Cain’s not being straightforward with me. He’s speaking in riddles and then cutting me off with nasty remarks…like a politician having a debate with his opponent. But I’m not Cain’s opponent. I’ve never been his opponent. We’re a team.
Cain spins around to face me. “Two hungry piranhas can never coexist in one tank, Damien. Sooner or later, one will lose.”
I had to find out why my interest in him was becoming all-consuming. An unbearable itch that would kill me if I didn’t scratch it. And once I realized why…he didn’t stand a chance in hell of escaping me. He was mine the moment I decided I wanted him to be.
Kept toying with me. Kept pushing my buttons. Because he likes my attention. And he craves the things I do to his body.
“The only thing you didn’t like? Was the idea of sharing your pedestal with someone else. Which is why you got rid of Mrs. Miller.”
“I knew you’d give in.” He groans as I proceed to tease him. “You’re so fucking obsessed you’d do anything for me, huh?”
Not breaking eye contact, I part my lips and hold my breath. Preparing for what’s to come. His callous laugh confuses me. “God, you’re fucking pathetic. No wonder your mother was a dope head. She needed an escape from her slow, moronic son.”
“Blame what on faulty wiring?” “The fire that would kill him.” His smile is as cruel as he is. “Our paths might have crossed, but my future plans don’t include you.”
This isn’t a mistake or a lapse in judgment. He recorded that conversation for one reason and one reason only. To set me up to take the fall. And that can only mean one thing. Cain never felt the same way for me as I do for him. He just wanted me to believe he did.
person I thought was my reward for all the bad shit I’ve been through…is a traitor.
“I love—” A stream of warm liquid saturates my clothes before a faint ammonia smell fills my nostrils. I look down in shock. Cain’s peeing on me…like he’s a dog and I’m a goddamn fire hydrant.
If Cain thought I was obsessed before, he has no idea what kind of poison his hurt and betrayal has unleashed inside of me.
No…I’m going to bide my time and let Cain lead his perfect life. I’m going to let him forget about me.
When he finally falls in love…or at the very least, a lust so powerful it drives him crazy with obsession. That’s when I’ll appear.
And then destroy everything they ever wanted…everything they ever cared about. Until they have nothing.
