Chapter 5 PREY ON ME

JADE AELYN ROSE'S POV

Trigger warning- mentions of sexual Assault

"You can't break Me"

After the confrontation at his house, work had been annoyingly hectic. I had snapped at him countless of times which resulted in more work for me, I drowned in work most days with only unhealthy boutes of coffee keeping me afloat.

"Aelyn"

I rolled my eyes, slamming my laptop shut as he yelled my name for the nth time today.

"God give me patience"

I muttered under my breath as I walked into his office

"You called sir"

My eyes never once leaving the side of his face, Alexander was a beautiful man and I was sure he was overly aware that he was pretty, the way his curls fell to his eyes as he furiously scribbled something on the paper was fascinating, every thing he did was flawlessly an attestation to his beauty.

His honey eyes met mine and a dark coat of red flushed my cheeks and neck, he had caught me staring and I flushed under his hard stare

I shrunk under his stare, trying to make my self smaller

"You're working late tonight"

I nodded waiting for him to continue

"We have to meet with a potential business partner for dinner"

I nodded once again, taking out my note pad and scribbling down instructions to carry out for the dinner tonight.

"Would that be all sir "

I asked before putting the notepad away and he nodded waving me away back to my office.

I called the restaurant, confirming out reservation for the dinner at 8 and doing all he had asked before the the time lapse

A knock on my cabin door startled me as I was about to send an email

I looked up staring at Alexander who was leaning against the door with his suit jacket off

I bit my lip trying to hide the smile trying to form on lips, it was hard not to be attracted to him when he looked ethereal

"Let's go"

He said and I shot up from my seat, sending the email I was typing with haste, he watched me with an amused mirth in his eyes as I scrambled around trying to pack my things

"Are you ready "

His face was sporting a grin, but was wiped off immediately he saw me staring at him. The beautiful grin left his face like it was there in the first place.

"Yes sir"

I clutched my flask closer to my body as we made our way to his car, In a very awkward and uncomfortable silence.

The drive was filled with tension you could cut through it with a knife.

He was clutching the wheel so hard his knuckles became white and the annoyed tick in his jaw was back overall his body language Was stiff, rigid and uninviting. We go to the restaurant after many torturous minutes of silence.

I walked behind him as we got to the restaurant, my eyes cast down afraid to meet anyone's gaze.

"Mr Hayes a pleasure"

Alexander greeted him and My ears perked up at the sound of the familiar name.

"A pleasure indeed Alexander"

Something in my stomach sank as I recognised that voice, I immediately began shaking as I remembered the nights that voice had whispered and had done disgusting things to me under the cover of night.

I Reluctantly dragged my eyes from drilling holes in the floor to face the world's most perverted human Stuart Hayes.

He had been my mother's boy toy for several years and for many years he took advantage of me

I stared into his dark eyes, with pain swirling in my eyes, he stared back at me with mischief and wickedness dancing in his eyes.

I bit my lip trying to hold in the sob that wanted to wreck me from the inside, my eyes welled with hot tears waiting to stream down my face like waterfalls.

"This is my Assistant Aelyn "

I had drifted off, staring at Stuart with utmost hate and disdain that I forgot I was here with my boss.

He gave a wicked smile and stretched his hands for a handshake, I clasped his hands with my trying not to show I was terrified of him, he smiled sadistically and I felt vomit crawl up to my throat at the mere proximity of him.

I blinked back my tears and cleared my throat

"Good evening Mr Hayes "

I said with my tone clipped and I snatched my hand from his.

Throughout the dinner, I tried to focus on the conversation and not let my fear and anger show. But Stuart just continued to grin at me, his eyes filled with the same predatory gleam as before. I could feel his hands running up and down my legs, causing shivers to run down my spine.

I felt utterly disgusted like I was that 15 year old he ruined

And then, suddenly, I couldn't take it anymore. I pushed him away with all my strength, my voice filled with anger and frustration.

"I hate you!" I screamed, the words bursting out of me like a dam breaking.

And with that, I turned and ran. I ran as fast as my legs could carry me, not caring where I was going as long as it was away from him. Tears streamed down my face, mingling with the rain that had started to fall.

I found myself in a nearby park, collapsing onto a bench with sobs wracking my body. I felt broken, betrayed, and utterly alone.

But then, through my tears, I saw a figure approaching. It was Alexander, his expression filled with concern. Without a word, he sat beside me and draped his coat over my shoulders, offering me comfort and warmth.

I didn't know how he had found me or why he was there, but in that moment, all that mattered was his presence. I leaned into him, letting him hold me as I cried, feeling safer and more loved than I had in a long time.

And as the rain continued to fall, I knew that no matter what happened next, I had someone by my side who truly cared for me. And in that moment, that was all I needed.

But when he reached out to touch my hand under the table, all the memories came flooding back. I excused myself from the table, unable to continue the charade.

I found myself in the bathroom, tears streaming down my face as I tried to calm my racing thoughts. How could I face him again after what he had done to me?

"Yes Aelyn "