Freda's POVI lay on my bed, the weight of my thoughts pressing down on me. Hardin, that complicated and troubled man, had left a mark on my heart that I couldn't seem to erase. Despite all the pain and hurt he had caused, I found myself unable to shake him from my mind.I closed my eyes, hoping to find some respite from the memories that haunted me. I tried to conjure up all the horrible things he had done, the lies, the betrayal, the way he tore my world apart. I wanted to focus on those moments, to remind myself of the pain he had inflicted, in the hopes that it would extinguish this lingering affection.But as hard as I tried, my mind drifted back to the moments of tenderness, the stolen glances, and the fleeting moments of joy we had shared. It was as if those memories had a gravitational pull, drawing me back into the web of emotions I had tried so desperately to escape.Confusion washed over me, mingling with frustration. How could I still feel this way for someone who had hurt

Freda's POV“Leave me alone,” I said in a sharp tone as I moved my head away from his, breaking the kiss. He tried to pull me closer again, but this time, I did not give in, and he had no choice but to let me be. He gave a straight stare for a moment as if he was trying to think of what to say, and finally ruffled his hair into a mess. I guessed he was frustrated, but I did not care either. All that played in my mind was him having sex with that strange girl, and I hated the way I was feeling about it.“Don't do this, Freda.” He said in a low voice, and I tilted my head slowly to look at him with the side of my eye. “Why. Did you think of me when you had sex with her?” I said as I did not know what to say, and he took a deep breath as he tilted his head away slowly, wiping his face slowly as if he were thinking of what to say.“What am I even saying? Do you even place me where I am thinking you are? I am just one of your tools.” I said, and he tilted his head to look at me quickly. I

Freda's POVI stood there momentarily as everything seemed to be paused for a minute. I tilted my head to look at Hardin and then to his girl. He was mute and the girl had a smirk on her face as she continued what she was doing.“Are you going to stand there and watch us? Get out.” The girl said, and I jerked as if the paused time had been played. I realized what was going on, and I rushed out of the room immediately and headed back to my room. I slammed the door behind me loudly and locked it from inside quickly. I walked rapidly to my bed and sat by the edge. I had a strong sense of déjà vulnerability as if I had been through something like this before. I suddenly remembered the day I caught my ex with another lady. I remembered all that happened that day and how I came to stay with Hardin. All men are liars and cheat. I whispered as I stood from the bed and went to the wall. I leaned against the wall as different thoughts filled my mind at the same time. It felt like my head was g

Freda's POVI got out of the shower after a brief moment of being under. I felt a lot better as I came back to my room and sat at the edge of the bed, heaving a heavy sigh. Leaning backward to rest my back against the bed frame, the thought was not as hurtful as it was earlier on. I then suddenly thought about Miranda and how she was fairing where she was. I blamed myself for having sex with her captor. Enjoying myself while she was going through hell where was kept. I thought. I heaved a sigh as memories of us began to flash in my head.I remembered the last time that we were together before Hardin came with his men to kidnap us. I wished I had the power to turn back time, I would have turned back time to correct the mistake of going to the club that night. My mind wandered off to Hardin again, as I could not help but wonder why he had not come to me since. I heaved a sigh as I shrugged off the thoughts from my heart, standing up from the bed and walking to the window, looking outsid

Shelby's POVI sat at the edge of my bed, lost in thought, I could not seem to get the thought of Freda and Hardin out of my mind. I heaved a sigh as I stood up from the edge of the bed and paced around the room slowly. Freda had been such a pain in the butt since the day I moved in. How did she even meet Hardin in the first place? I am sure she threw herself at him, and he could not resist. I thought as I continued to pace around the room slowly. Hardin was no longer giving me the attention that I desired, and I knew she was the cause.I paused at the center of the room and slowly brought my hand to my mouth, tapping my lips slowly with my finger as I thought of how to deal with her and get my man back. I heaved a sigh as I continued to walk around before I decided to pay her a visit to her room, but I resisted the urge to go as I suddenly felt thirsty. I went out of the room to the kitchen to get water and just as I stepped into the kitchen, My gaze fell on Freda as she was preparin