Legacy of Secrets 01-Cursed Secrets Read Free

golden hue over his skin, reminding me of honey. The few male partners I’d had looked and acted about the same; hard bodied, sex-crazed adolescents. None were quite as beautiful as Christian, but he was also way out of my league.
    He whipped his head up in my direction as I turned and walked away. I desperately hoped he was too far to sense anything. I couldn’t take anymore torture. Key marks riddled the driver’s side of my car and I gritted my teeth, vowing to get even with Leslie and Dallas. Piece of shit! I yelled in my head and wretched the car door open.

 
CHAPTER 3
    The days that followed were particularly tense. I completely avoided some of my classes in hopes of thwarting further attacks. I was able to get by with it for a week or so before Dallas tried seeking me out. Every time he called my name, I’d duck into any hiding spot I could find. I felt like a fugitive.
    I didn’t know which was worse, knowing that he told her my deepest darkest secrets, or losing him. Granted we didn’t do much talking, but I wasn’t close to anyone else. I wanted to confront him, but the fear kept me frozen. So, I resorted to spending as much time in the mostly deserted quad as I could. It was peaceful and provided a decent hiding spot.
    “You’re a hard person to find,” Dallas ducked from behind a tree, scaring me so badly I nearly jumped out of my skin.
    “What do you want?” I stood, putting space between us.
    “I just want to talk to you. Why do you keep running away from me?”
    “If you have to ask, then you don’t need to know,” I started gathering my things, but he rushed to stop me.
    “Please, just give me two minutes. Leslie is nowhere near here. Just hear me out,” he pleaded.
    “Time’s ticking,” I tucked behind another tree, hoping I was out of sight.
    “I never meant for this to happen. Like I said before I don’t even know why I told her. I’ve never said anything to anyone else about what happened to you, but I can assure you I wouldn’t have told her if I knew she would act this way. So, how much sucking up do I need to do for this?” he asked with a crooked smile. I wanted to punch him in the face.
    “Seriously? Is this a game to you? Of everything I’ve told you, I guess you didn’t understand that I have no one else to run to. There is nothing you could do to fix this. Why not just tell her I cut you off? Instead, you’re telling her things that aren’t any of her business. This is more than just a disagreement, Dallas,” I stared at him incredulously.
    “I know, I know, I’m sorry. Look, would it help if I talked to her? We could all just sit down and discuss this and maybe she’ll see that it’s not what she thinks,” I laughed at him.
    “Right, because she’s so understanding. I don’t think so. Your two minutes are up,” I turned from behind the tree and found Leslie waiting with a menacing grin.
    “Oh, are we feeling chatty today? I know a few people who are like that,” she said snidely.
    “Talk to him, he’s the one who scoured the campus looking for me. I think you’re blaming the wrong person, sweetie,” I nodded in Dallas’ direction.
    “Oh I’ll take care of him later, but for some reason I don’t completely believe you. It must be because you’re such a damn good liar. How did you get away with it? Did you hire someone to kill your parents or did you just have enough time to clean up before the cops showed up?” I took several steps toward her, not bothering to hold back the rage pounding inside.
    “You’re a bright girl, I assume, so I’m going to say this to you once. The next time you imply that I killed my family, I will show you just how fucking crazy I am. Dallas might not have the balls to shut you up, but I do. Watch your tongue, before you lose it,” she backed up, trying to look away. I could feel the fear radiating from her and, sadly, I enjoyed it.
    “What makes you think I’m afraid of you?” she stuttered.
    “Because the