No place like hell, H.N. S [best novels of all time .TXT] 📗

so that there was no space between us.

I pulled away to let oxygen into my lungs, but i still kept a firm grasp of her in my arms. I moved one of my hand up to her head and slowly guided it to my chest so i could hold her safely in my arms, in my protection.

“there, there baby. I‘m not going to let anyone else hurt you!” I couldn’t! That was it, i am never letting her out of my arms again!

-Emma’s P.O.V-

Jack brought my head to his hard chest, and his warmth and safeness welcomed me and made me feel protected.

“There, there baby. I’m not going to let anyone else hurt you!” His words were so soothing, and i felt as though they were the truth, could he be the one who could save me?

I leaned into his hard chest and lost control! I cried and cried as i finally felt more comfortable around him, like he was taking the weight of the world off my shoulders.

Next thing i knew, i was being carried, bridal style down the halls of school. I was too embarrassed from my sudden break down i nestled my head further into his neck and gripped tighter onto him...wanting to stay in his warmth. Next we were by his car. He unlocked the door and placed me in the passenger seat. My head rested on the window and i fell into a peaceful sleep under the watch of my protector because i didn't care where we were going. as long as i could stay with Jack, stay in his arms, and on him lips!
Chapter 10- My angel

Mmmm! Is this heaven? I feel like i’m floating on a cloud, a sweet smelling cloud. I feel so warm and protected, surrounded by the familiar sent of lavender... who does this remind me of?

“m...m...mum?” I thought i had just said that in my head, i guess i’m gaining consciousness and spoke it aloud, noooo! I don’t want to leave this paradise.. what will i return to? Still attached to my bed, awaiting the return of my abusive father?

My mind flashed back to why i was tied up.. because of Jack... because of “LIAM!!” i screamed, jumping myself awake.

I flicked my head around the room, it was big! Blue and black coloured walls... I’M IN JACKS ROOM!! But where’s jack? I lifted the covers and turned to get off the bed when my face met a hard wall pushing me back. I fluttered my sleepy eyes fully open to see no wall, just Jack’s hard chest! Maybe i was in heaven because he looked like an angel, my angel!

“Where do you think you’re going sleepy head!” He smiled, but it wasn’t his usual goofy, handsome smile that split his face from ear to ear, but one with concern, sympathy and anger! "who's liam?"

My eyes popped open at the sound of his name being said. I couldn't talk about him, i didn't deserve to say his name out loud. Unable to look Jack in the eyes i looked down at my fist curled on my lap...

My heart stopped. My sleeve had been rolled up to reveal the marks on my wrist. SHIT!! He continued to stair at me with those puppy dog eyes as i frantically tried to cover the scars. Although i expected sympathy, i was surprised that he wasn’t disgusted by me and even in this situation, my heart fluttered for him.

SHIT! What time is it? I frantically search the room for a clock... 7:45pm!! No no no please tell me that clocks wrong! I jumped off the bed and ran for the door, but only to be met by Jacks arms, circling around my front. I tried to get out of Jacks grasp “you don’t understand i’m late..”

“I know your dad beats you..” Jack whispered and i froze! We must have stayed like this for minutes, hours, days. “i’ve seen...” jack’s voice broke and i felt a tear drop fall on my arm. “I’ve s...seen your wrist! I’m so sorry, baby, i’m so so so sorry! I should have been there!! I.. i should have protected you!”

“why?” i whispered “WHY SHOULD YOU!” why was he saying this? I was angry, i’m sick of empty promises, i don’t need the fake sympathy!... tears warmed my cheeks as they fell and i looked deep into Jacks eyes waiting for the reply, for the reply i’ve been searching for- for long time...

“because i love you, and i will protect you” his words were strong, lifting every worry i had ever thought off my shoulders making them seem like distant memories! He hugged me closer and that’s all i needed to give myself to him, to relax.. its now my turn to act normal!

“thank you..” you’ve done so much, i love you to but i cannot say it to you yet.. but soon! Once i get my heart back together.

He wiped the last of my tears away with a gentle kisses. Moving the kisses to my lips, he gently pressed his lips to mine. His lips were soft and needy, wanting more of me! he brought one arm up to my head to bring our lips closer and i did the same, fisting some of his hair. He gave off a moan in response making me want him! And the way he touched me, sending sparks down my body... completely different from what i feel from when Simon touches me!

As we deepened our kiss he pulled me closer to his body, so close that i could feel his shaft! Hard and horny, pressed against my stomach.. he wanted me just as much as i wanted him!! He moved his kisses down to my jaw then to my neck as he slid his hands down my arms, lifting my wrists to his lips and placed soft and loving kisses over the horrible bloody scars. He then looked down at me, i knew what was coming and i wasn’t going to like it...

“Are there any more?” i couldn’t show him my back... he would really be disgusted then! He’d run to the hills and never look back... and that hurt my heart more than the damage done by Simon, bringing on more tears as i hung my head in shame. “you need to show me.” he hugged me closer, as if he read my mind “don’t worry, i’m not going anywhere!” he rubbed my arms but i still couldn’t believe him. “How about, if i run i’ll give you my Lamborghini!” he started to laugh, instantly lightening the mood and if i didn’t believe it was possible but making me fall further in love with him!

I nodded my head for ‘yes’ as i couldn’t do anything more. I gently pushed his hands away, giving us some space so he could take in the full view! I looked up to see what could be the last time Jack looked at me with love in his eyes and then turned to face my back to him as i lifted up my top to reveal my bare back to him.

A sharp gasp pierced my ears.. great! Now i’ll hear the bedroom door open then slam shut as he’ll never see or talk to me again!

Instead i felt something soft touch my back, tracing a delicate finger over each scar followed by a gentle and warm kiss. The love i felt from Jack’s touch had brought tears to my eyes once again, but this time, they were tears of joy! Of relief.. something i have felt since before my mother’s death. Being with Jack helped me think back to the great times i had with my mother.. with my family all happy!

I didn’t care if i was completely topless, i turned and hugged Jack as hard as i could. Never wanting to let go. At first Jack was taken back by my response but then he wrapped me in his arms and i sniffed in his lavender and man smell... my man’s smell!

*knock knock* We jumped away from each other and i quickly searched for my top as Jack went to unlock his bedroom door. Thank god he closed it!

A older man walked in. He was aging gracefully as his short hair was dark brown, with whisks of white on the sides of this head. As he stepped into the room, his tall 6ft1, muscular body filled the doorway and instantly i could tell he was Jack’s father, but Jack was still taller and far more muscular. They both shared the same defined jaw line, high cheek bones and nicely tanned skin that highlighted their deep blue eyes.

“Hello Emma, my name is Robert Edwards and I am Jack’s father, its nice to finally meet you” Robert took a step closer and extended his hand out to me but instinctively i flinched, pulling my arm up to protect my head.

After a moment of silence, i realised that i hadn’t felt any pain. Slowly moving my hand down and looking around the room, both men were looking at me, both with confusion and sympathy.. i’m starting to get sick of this look!

But as i looked deeper into Roberts eyes, it was making me feel loved... a different kind of love than what i feel from Jack, maybe this is what it’s meant by a fathers love! It consumed me, the unfamiliar feel of being cared for and understanding only a father could give, should give... just once i wanted that- needed that!

I leapt into Roberts arms! Squeezing my arms around his hard waist as his warmth worked its way onto my body and into my heart, this felt right, but not as safe as when i’m with Jack... nothing will ever compare to what i feel from being close to Jack.

At first surprised and confused, it was obvious that without a daughter Robert didn’t receive many hugs but he slowly lifted one hand to my head, stroking and soothing me as the other went to the top of my back, barely touching, Robert didn’t want to hurt me!!! i began to cry into his chest.

Chapter 11- perfect plan