Chapter 10: Haunted

I HAD no idea how to stop this dream. But first, I need to get away from Zachary. I ripped his coat to free my hands and was about to push him away when he held me.

Fury was visible in his eyes when he said, “Where do you think you are going? Will you escape again? It’s too late for that, Kate.”

And then he pushed himself inside me. Against my better judgement, I found myself closing my eyes while embracing him as he took me again.

“Open your eyes, Kate, and tell me the truth. Why did you leave? Where is this place? Where can I see you again?” he asked while thrusting. “If you don’t answer, I swear I will keep going.”

I shook my head and just moaned when he bit me on the shoulder. It was harder this time, but just as gratifying. He kept asking, but I bit my lower lip and refused to answer. I saw the mixture of frustration, pleasure, and wrath in his eyes, but he could not seem to stop himself from moving on top of me.

And then suddenly, I felt my ring finger burning. When I glanced at