TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour Hunter paid the contractor what remained of her inheritance. The work extended their home to accommodate a third bedroom. Milly had stopped objecting to his usage of her money since they created a joint account. Whatever she possessed became his when they moved in together. Hunter took a tighterContinue reading “Milly: Clueless”
Category Archives: Milly Cavanagh-Grace
Milly: Pregnancy Control
TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour She felt queasy. The rumbling stomach came soon after the wedding. Her breasts were sore, and she whimpered when Hunter pawed. He bore no sympathy, blaming her attractive appearance for his insatiable desire. In his opinion, Milly remained naïve of the effect she had on men. She blamed herselfContinue reading “Milly: Pregnancy Control”
Patrick: Upstaged Matrimony
Leticia was everything, more than he deserved. Her smile gave him warmth, a fuzzy feeling at the core of his soul. Patrick swept the hair back from her neck, cupping her face. He had failed once to protect her, and he would not allow this to happen again. There was no one in the worldContinue reading “Patrick: Upstaged Matrimony”
Milly: Always
TW: Milly’s Story contains Coercive Behaviour His words were a knife to her heart. Milly sat on the edge of the black sofa, her body rigid, tense. Hunter stood over her as she dialled Eliza’s number. Words chosen with care aimed to deter unexpected visits. She could feel her chest tighten. The tremor in herContinue reading “Milly: Always”
Milly: His Love, His Way
TW: Milly’s story contains Coercive Behaviour Milly wanted to stay put, her legs intertwined with Hunter. The tiring day saw her melt into the cotton bedsheets and the soft mattress beneath. Her fingers stroked Hunter’s hairless chest. A fine layer of sweat covered his skin, which rubbed off on her. The aroma of stale cigarettes,Continue reading “Milly: His Love, His Way”
Milly: Inappropriate
TW: Milly’s Story contains Conceive behaviour She flinched as the front door slammed shut. The infants woke from their slumber with a tremendous cry. The high pitch would soon remind Milly of the headache taking permanent residence. Hunter’s nostrils flared. His green eyes darkened under his furrowed brow. A low, strained voice spat the unwelcomeContinue reading “Milly: Inappropriate”
Milly: The Visitor
TW: Milly’s story contains Coercive behaviour She yearned for an adult conversation to converse about anything other than babies. She loved her children. They were her entire world, along with cooking and cleaning. Milly no longer relied on the basic instructions offered by Scarlett. She memorised every meal. Time was a precious commodity, one sheContinue reading “Milly: The Visitor”
Eliza: A Private Concert
Eliza felt the tension in her body, the uncertainty of Hunter’s next move. She wanted to check on Milly, but if Hunter moved towards Azure, Eliza wanted to be ready. Milly attempted to free herself from Hunter’s grasp. She inched towards Scarlett as the tension unfolded with Hunter’s fake laughter. Azure forced a smile, rufflingContinue reading “Eliza: A Private Concert”
Eliza: The EOTW Concert
Edge-of-the-world concerts are renowned for their loud throbbing beats. They accompanied the exotic melodies, and raw lyrics rapped against sweet harmonies. The music came into being at the illegal raves held on Windenberg Isle. The artists objected to the deforestation and industrialism of the world. From the start, the raves needed to run a neutralContinue reading “Eliza: The EOTW Concert”
Milly: Inexperienced Mother
TW: Milly’s story contains Coercive Behaviour. During the wedding festivities, Hunter remained beside Milly. She looked drained. Her usual bronze complexion seemed ashen. Jade eyes were dull, and the bags beneath accelerated her age. She yawned through the evening, separated from her babies for a dance or two. James wriggled, desperate for cuddles, then changed,Continue reading “Milly: Inexperienced Mother”