Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse, #2)

by H.D. Carlton

“That’s the best thing about the male species. You all are so far up your own asses, you never thought it could be a woman in charge. Never suspected the meek, abused wife because you all assumed I was weak.”

He didn’t find it humorous when I started playing “Bodies” by Drowning Pool to drown out his incessant screaming.

I'm WEAK! lmao

These flames will die, but the ones in Hell are eternal. I'll see you there, fucker.

Because what he really wants is every broken piece of my soul, and for me to cherish every broken piece of his. But my soul is already spoken for—already claimed by a wicked man with every intention to keep it to himself. And I suppose he’s given me his in return.

Fuck this bitch.

“One person’s suffering does not justify the pain they inflict on others.”

Trauma has a tight hold on me, but all I want him to do is hold me tighter.

Only a monster can create another monster. And that’s exactly who I’ve become.

Scars only serve as reminders of what we’ve survived, not what killed us.

Asshole jumped through hoops to get me, now he has to suffer through a long life of having me.

“I’ve only ever wanted to love you. But I think hating you tastes just as bittersweet.”

“Because if you fall, I’ll follow after you.”

“Life could never be complete without you,”