King of Corium (Corium University, #1)

by C. Hallman

“Just shut up and go to sleep.” Stunned into silence, I stay quiet as he wraps the blanket around me and holds me to his chest tightly, cradling me like a small child.

…ok, so we’re doing this..no actual conversation..ok cool🤦🏾‍♀️

My eyes flutter shut without my permission, and I let my cheek rest against Q’s chest. He is so warm… and he smells good… I still hate him, though. I hate him for who he is and what he did to me today. I hate him.

You should hate him. But, be honest with yourself too about your attraction.

“I hope I slobber all over your stupid shirt,” I murmur against his chest, drawing a low chuckle from him. That’s the last thing I remember before falling into a deep, dreamless sleep.

Lol. That was.. kinda cute.

Nothing about what he did to me in front of those guys can be sugarcoated. It was nothing but degrading and violating. I have never felt so used and helpless in my life. I’ve also never experienced so much relief as when he made them stop. Quinton doing what he did to me is bad enough, but Matteo? I don’t think I would have survived his cruel touch.

❗️❗️❗️❗️❗️ thank yoouuuuuu. I’m happy you’re not just skipping over it or trying to romanticize that bullshit. Good ! But, also I agree about Matteo. That dude has some seriousssss issues

Ren shakes his head like he’s shaking away whatever is bothering him. “Never, which is why I’m telling you I think you took it too far.” All I can do is blink while staring blankly at him.

A REAL friend ! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I might just like get Ren.

“I saw the video, and then Luna called me a little bit after, and it made me think… if someone ever did that to her. I’d be filled with murderous rage. There would be nothing to stop me from slaughtering those fuckers.”

Claps for the best friendddddd. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 He definitely went tooo far...let him know dat ! Thank you ❗️

He pauses, and while he does have a valid point, it’s not valid enough to tell me that I have no cause for what I did. I don’t feel guilty for putting Aspen on her knees and fucking her throat. The only thing I hate is that there were others there to see

Woooowww. No shame🤦🏾‍♀️. I think I get that you don’t feel sorry for the actual act because that’s what you want.. always wanted from her .. but I also think you understand that Ren is right and that you did it incorrectly. Which is why you hate that others were around. You wanted that from her but in a more private way where it was more consensual that that foolishness…

“What if something like that happened to Scarlet? If someone did that to her? How would you feel?” My sister’s angelic face fills my mind. The thought of anyone hurting her or touching her in a way that would make her feel degraded or less than ignites a fire in my veins.

Exactlllyyyy ❗️❗️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Come through Ren

“What the hell is wrong with you?” I growl. “Scarlet and Aspen aren’t even on the same playing field, and that’s my fucking sister. Don’t ever talk about something like that happening to her again.”

Smdh🤦🏾‍♀️....woooww.

Ren shakes his head, a look of disgust filling his features. “What’s wrong with me? Why don’t you ask yourself that? You fucked a girl’s face in front of all your friends and recorded it. Then you let the other guys have a turn. If you ask me, it sounds like you’re the one with the problem, not me.”

This part ! I mean, he didn’t let the others but the first part is crazy still too

“I didn’t let anyone do shit.” “That’s not what it looks like on the video. You stepped away and let Matteo take your spot.” “I stopped it right after,” I defend.

Oooooo, how chivalrous of you 🙄

I leave the gym and head back toward my apartment, but after a few steps, I pause and turn around to start walking toward Aspen’s room. It’s so fucking stupid how drawn I am to her. Not in a way that makes her anything special, but I feel this bond forming between us, a connection that is merely physical.

🙄🙄🙄 bite meeeeee

“I’m reading a book, and I’m sitting on top of my desk because I don’t like turning my back to the door in case some psycho walks in unannounced.” “I told you, I’m the only one with a key.” “The person I’m referring to as the psycho is you.”

😂😂😂 dawg. It’s hilarious how delusional he can be.

“Would a monster bring you a blanket so you don’t freeze to death at night?” She lets out a humorless laugh. “Do you think because you give me some bedding, you’re suddenly a good person? Or that it makes up for you and your friends assaulting me?”

BOOM ! Thisss parrtttt

“I never said I’m a good person… hell, maybe you are right. I am a monster. So why not embrace it?” She wants a monster? Fine, I’ll give her one. “What do you want?” she asks, her voice slightly trembling at the end. “I want you to take off your clothes—” “No. Not happening.”

🥴…

“I can make you do it.” I stalk toward her. She takes two steps backward until she is at the wall with nowhere else to go. “Then do it,” she taunts. “But I will never do it willingly.”

Perioodd

She’s right. I can control her body, but not her mind, and that pisses me off more than I can say. “How about a deal? I’ll get you a new mattress.” “So you don’t have to fuck me on the floor? No, thanks. I’d rather you be uncomfortable too.”

Dudeee. Must be honest with her.. and yourself. Both of you need to seriously take a haarrddd look at yourself. & Lmaaoo. IKTR girl !

What else do you want?” “I don’t give a shit about a new mattress. I’ll still sleep behind the bed.” She nibbles on her bottom lip, thinking. “What I really want is for you to keep Matteo off my back. If you promise me that, I’ll do whatever you want… for one hour.”

Oop..well..he already told Matteo and the others yo back off..

I hide my amusement. She has no idea I’ve already told Matteo to leave her alone, but there’s no way I’m going to admit that out loud and miss out on her giving me an hour of her time.

little sneak😭. Got dammnit.

I lift my arm, extending my hand out to her. “I’ll keep him off your back, and you’ll give me an hour of full control.” For a moment, she examines my hand like it’s a foreign object before she hesitantly puts her delicate hand in mine. “Deal.”

Here we go..alright now..welp.. she made the deal.. a bad one cause he already did that but a good one because she doesn’t know that.

The flimsy wooden chair creaks under my weight, and for a moment, I consider sitting on the desk instead, but I already have plans for that flat surface, so I keep my ass planted where it is. “Strip for me. I want you completely naked… and take your time. We’ve got an hour, after all. Let’s savor it.”

🫣

Is she not eating? The image of her yelling at the cafeteria staff pops into my head, and I wonder if they’re giving her enough food. Surely, they’ll feed her something. Either way, I store that information, knowing I can use that to my advantage in a new deal on another day.

Smh..😭🤦🏾‍♀️. Damn it ! He’s good.

“Are you just going to gawk at me for an hour?” She folds her arm over her stomach, not covering up her tits, but to keep warm, I’m guessing. “Oh, don’t worry. I’ll be doing much more than looking at you, and since you keep mouthing off like a brat, I think I’ll treat you like one too.”

Lmaooo. Smh.

Which means that not only will my first time be with Quinton, but it will also be on a dirty floor of a school I hate. Tears prick at my eyes, but I blink them away. I’m not gonna cry about this. At least it’s my choice, and it’s not Matteo forcing me.

…I guess. Well, no.. this is definitely better than Matteo.. his crazy ass

Letting out a chuckle, he looks up at me from between my thighs. “I can’t wait to claim this pussy, to fill it with my cum, and see its virgin blood on my cock.” Nothing about what he’s said should turn me on, but it does. It turns me on so much, it terrifies me.

Oop-

“Beg me for it. You want to come, then beg for it.” “You can’t be serious?” I’m not sure how I manage to get the words out, not with his finger moving in and out of me at a delicious pace.

Crazyy

Q smirks, and I swear it’s like looking the devil in the eyes and begging him not to strike you dead. “Oh, I’m dead fucking serious, so serious I’ll leave you tied to the bed frame until tomorrow with no way to relieve yourself. Now beg, and make it believable…”

Evil😭🤦🏾‍♀️. Just eviiilllll.

“I want you to remember who owns you here. I want you to remember that I can do whatever I want to you, whenever I want to. Say it. Tell me it’s true.” Unable to stop myself, caught between the pleasure and the need for him to continue, I let out a strangled, yes,

Lost to the lust.

“Jesus, hold on. I’m coming!” Dropping the blanket around me completely, I make quick work of finding my clothes and getting dressed. I pull the door open ready to cuss out whoever’s interrupting my sleep, just to come to a screeching halt when I see the janitor on the other side, a brand new mattress propped up next to him.

Oh..alrighty then. Good.

Wrinkling my nose, I step into the room and pause. My eyes land on the small body sprawled out in the center of the room. For a single moment, my heart stops, and I’m frozen in time. In my mind, I’m rushing toward the unconscious girl, but my limbs won’t work. All I can do is stand there and look at her.

Damn. She been laid there..knocked out for 2 days ????

Sliding my arms under her, I lift her body off the floor, noticing how light she feels. Way too light. It’s after midnight, and there’s no one out in the hall, so I jog almost the whole way to medical.

Look who wants to be captain save a hoe now...boy byeeee. I’m sooo irritated by you ! 🤦🏾‍♀️

I’m running tests on her liver and kidney function, but from what I can tell just by examining her, it looks like her organs are failing.” “Fuck! Okay, I’ll call her parents.” Lucas nods, his face suddenly pale. “Keep me updated.”

This school truly sucks and so do you Lucas ! You’re suppose to be THE ADULT !!!

I’m no stranger to death by any means, but this feels different. Most people think, me being who I am, I must have killed people before. But the truth is, I haven’t. I’ve seen people die. I’ve beaten people up, tortured them for information, but I’ve never actually killed someone.

Hmm.. that’s interesting. I didn’t know that.

If Aspen dies, it will be partly my fault. I knew she hadn’t been eating or at least not well. I watched her leave the cafeteria empty-handed. I saw how skinny she was, but instead of offering her food, I held on to that information as a bargaining chip. If she dies today, her blood will be on my hands.

Yeaahhh. True. But also that entire school failed her. Adults included. Except the Librarian.

“None of this is my fault. The cafeteria staff won’t give me any food, and—” Quinton interjects before I can continue. “She has an eating disorder. She’s just lying to cover it up. She’s super ashamed of it and doesn’t want to admit she has a problem.”

Dude...what the fuck ????

The woman’s gaze ping-pongs between us, and I have to wonder if she will really believe him. I swear to God if she agrees with him… She nods, and her gaze softens a smidge. “That’s not all that unusual for a girl of your age.”

Whaattt🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

“What the hell? I don’t have an eating disorder, and we both know it.” His jaw clenches tighter, and he speaks through his teeth. “Will you ever learn to keep your mouth shut?” “I have no reason to keep my mouth shut,”

She's right... All bets are off. Fuck them. She doesn’t owe anyone anything.

“A thank you is sufficient enough. There is no need for you to throw a hissy fit. You’re already a snitch in the eyes of every single student and staff member here. Now you snitch on the cafeteria staff by telling the doctor you aren’t being given food?” “It’s not a lie.”

Her organs are failing !!! Fuck the cafeteria staff and that being quiet shit.

“It’s a snitch move. Keep your mouth shut. It’s your biggest downfall.” The sound of the chair scraping against the tile floor forces me to drag my eyes open again, and I see Quinton pushing out of the chair. “Where are you going?” I ask,

Ughhh

“If you must know, I’m going back to my room to sleep for a few hours. I’ve been here for hours making sure your ass didn’t die on me before I can get my full use out of you. I have class in a few hours, and I haven’t slept a wink.” All I can do is roll my eyes.

Lmaaooooooo. 🤦🏾‍♀️. All I can do is laugh at the is point. This guy.

The cafeteria is mostly empty when I arrive, and I walk up to the buffet, my mouth watering and my stomach rumbling. “I don’t know who is in charge back there, but…” “We have your breakfast ready.” The guy ignores what I was about to say

Oop...

“Well, I’m alive, so you don’t have to worry anymore.” “Please, Aspen, don’t be like that. Your father has a lot on his plate right now, and I’m stuck in hiding. The rest of us aren’t living some grand life.”

Her life isn’t grand either ! Tf is your mother’s problem ???

I keep telling myself it’s because I need her to be healthy for what I have planned for her. I can’t fuck her if she’s passed out, but deep down, I know that’s not the reason. I don’t care if she is half-dead; I’d still enjoy fucking her… maybe even more so.

😬….so not a good look dude.

No, the real reason I’ve stayed away is that Ren is right. I’m getting too close. I shouldn’t care if her room is clean or if she is hungry or cold. I shouldn’t care about anything, and the fact that I do has a deep sense of guilt settling in my bones.

Mhmm. Hmm..

What group? “The range. I’m in group six, going to the range this week.” “Oh, yeah. Me too. That’s this week?” “Jesus, dude. Where is your mind? Yes, weapons training starts today.

Distracteedddd

“It starts now?” Ren gives me a look like he is questioning my sanity. “If I hadn’t said something, would you just have gone to class in an hour?” “Pretty much, yes.” I’m a little surprised myself.

Lmaaaooo😂. He can’t function all of sudden

Matteo nods at us, and acid churns in my stomach. Every time I see him, I dislike him a little bit more. Instead of nodding back, I ignore him, pretending he isn’t there at all.

Damn. Lol. Good.

The instructor raises his voice, silencing all the chatter in the room. “I’m Michael Brooks. You can call me Mike. Just kidding, if you call me Mike, I will shoot you in the leg. You will call me Brooks. If you call me Mr. Brooks, I will also shoot you in the leg…”

Lol. I might like him

A low murmur fills the room, and everyone nods their heads in agreement, except Matteo, who is staring at Aspen like he’s taking off her clothes in his mind. Brooks opens the door to the range, and everyone starts heading toward the door, Aspen included. Matteo follows her, and I follow him.

Such a creeppp. Both of you. Lmaoo

I glance to my left and catch Aspen looking away quickly, like she doesn’t want me to notice her staring at me. A smirk tugs at my lips as I take in the gun selection before me.

Cat and mouse game almost.