Chapter 49

I wasn't sure exactly how long I sat in the empty bathtub for. The droplets of water clinging to my skin were making me shiver but I felt too humiliated to even move. What gave him the right to do that to me and act like it was nothing? He had taken away so much from me; my first kiss, my first touch, it wasn't going to be long until he forced me to go all the way. I wanted my first time to be special, but now, thanks to him, I was going to lose my virginity by rape.

The turn of the door handle brought me out of my thoughts and I tensed up, waiting to be met by Zach's anger. But instead, it was Arran who came through the door, giving me a sad smile when he saw me. I bit my lip, embarrassed that I was naked and vulnerable, although I was quite certain that he wasn't going to hurt me.

He grabbed a large and fluffy towel from the radiator, opening it out for me to step into. I hesitated, knowing that when I stood up he was going to be able to see everything, but I ended u