We Can Be Friends, But Nothing More

Liam told Deborah that he was just using her to get to Austyn, that he would sleep with her as long as Austyn still had feelings for her. She grew to be afraid of the man, of his savage side. When he said he would hurt her if she dared leave him, she believed him. He only stopped tormenting her when Austyn left Cedarwood Mansion and returned to the army base. Regret ate away at her. Deborah was trapped. She wanted to run to Austyn for help but was ashamed to do so. She spent sleepless nights weeping over her foolish decision. Why had she ever thought Liam was the better choice? Deborah raised her hand and slapped herself hard across the face. ‘What are you doing?’ Austyn grabbed her wrist as she was about to do it again. She was sobbing and wheezing. ‘I should’ve done this seven years ago. I was wrong to betray you, wrong to get involved with Liam. You were right to break up with me. Austyn, I made a mistake, but I can change! I don’t deserve your forgiveness, but at least allow me to