Chapter 56

MELISSA

"I swear I wanted to hate you because it would make everything easier for me, but I've been through a lot in my past, and I can't waste time hating someone, Jacob," I say, and he nods.

"I want to explain everything to you. I'll be honest with you, I haven't stopped thinking about you since that night I saw you crying because of me. I hated myself at the time, but that's how I am, Melissa. If I'd told you at the beginning of everything, I'm sure you'd have been very scared," he says, and I frown, feeling very confused.

"Are you a sadist? Do you enjoy all that sex?" I ask, and he sighs before answering me.

"I've been practicing BDSM since I was at university, and it feels good that way. I'm sorry it scared you, Melissa."

"Is she you're submissive?" I ask, controlling my voice when I remember that girl's face.

"No, she's not," he says, and I stand up quickly, seeing that he stops me from walking to the door.

"Jacob, please..." I whisper