Malicious Compliance Chapter Seven

Something told him to turn back around instead of leaving; some deep part of him long thought dead. Turn around, walk back to the table, and don't let her suffer alone. Edward knew part of the reason he left each time they interacted was to punish her for everything she'd done to him when they were together. He'd also suffered, to the point where his self esteem took a huge hit, but it wasn't the same as what she'd gone through to make her act that way. And he knew it. 

Devil Incarnate Chapter Twenty-eight

Bella thought maybe she was dreaming. Soon, she would awaken in a world where Zion had never targeted them and no one had died. If that happened, then she couldn't be standing in a room full of dead bodies, the President of the United States, her only son . . . and her mother.

Devil Incarnate Chapter Twenty-seven

"Something’s not right."

Devil Incarnate Chapter Twenty-six

Legs planted and hands on his waist, Edward surveyed the surrounding area, not seeing anything of importance. Where fires burned at the last compound, there was nothing but darkness to greet them at the location near the bunker in Virginia. 

Malicious Compliance Chapter Six

“I’ve known for a long time.” When a server came over to ask if Bella wanted a drink, she ordered a whiskey neat.

Devil Incarnate Chapter Twenty-five

Everything was covered in blood—his wife's blood. The floor, the wall, the chair, her clothing . . . their son. He clenched his jaw, exhaling the reeking sulfur still emanating from his Ruger.

Devil Incarnate Chapter Twenty-four

With the French doors open to the sounds of the night, Bella heard the whir of the garage door opening. A few moments later, headlights cut through the oppressive darkness. She counted three sets before they rounded the curve in the driveway.

Malicious Compliance Chapter Five

It was physically painful to walk away. Teasing her was exciting enough to make him hard again just thinking about it, but she was toxic, and he knew it. Until Bella broke up with Austin, it wasn’t likely Edward could enjoy any serious time in her bed. The idea of fuck buddies was probably the best they could hope for even if she did break up with him, since all they did when they dated was argue. 

Malicious Compliance Chapter Four

"Where's your boy toy?" he asked, shoving the door closed behind him. 

Malicious Compliance Chapter Three

If Edward thought for one minute he could walk away from her a second time, he was sorely mistaken. Forcing herself to stand on shaky legs, she left the coffee shop and followed him down the sidewalk. A few women turned to stare when he passed, undoubtedly noticing a tall man with strong shoulders and his head held high. The nearly full body of artwork was an attention getter, his choice of chunky silver chains resting on a tight black t-shirt catching the light. Bella had once been privileged enough to know what was underneath his tough exterior, but that was a long time ago.

Malicious Compliance Chapter Two

Bella had no choice but to go back down to the party. To Austin, who had no idea what she was doing while she was gone—or what Edward had done to her. With her stomach trembling, she pushed her hair forward, ensuring she hid any marks he might have left. She'd been too distraught to think of bite marks in the bathroom, but she'd managed to quickly clean up her makeup and adjust her dress.

Malicious Compliance Chapter One

Growling in frustration, Edward dropped his cell on the end table and ran his hands through his hair. It was the third time in the past week he'd heard the same gossip from one of his friends. She was out there every night, at every party, trash talking him to anyone who would listen. And hadn't he seen the picture proof of who she was hanging out with every night? Her social media pages were public, and he was weak enough to look. Her new boyfriend was a finance mogul with an eight-figure inheritance, exactly the opposite of tattooed, motorcycle riding, aircraft mechanic Edward.