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Skye was terrified, she couldn't understand what was happening. Her eyes darted around the room, looking for any escape, but she knew there was none. She had parked at the mall and was just going to run in to get a few things when a hand had covered her mouth and another wrapped around her waist and dragged her off. She was blind folded in the car and driven somewhere and now she sat in a luxurious bedroom being told, she had a debt to pay for her brother.

He reached up and traced the outline of her jaw, his touch gentle and teasing "You're a pretty little thing." His voice was low, husky, with a hint of a growl, while his gaze travelled over her face and down her body. "I'm going to enjoy extracting my payment from you."

She felt her skin crawl as he stroked her cheek. The words he spoke made her stomach turn.

"Please...... don't hurt me." She whispered, her voice barely audible.

A cold smirk curls on his lips, "You're going to pay for your brother. But don't worry, I don't intend to hurt you much."

Skye shuddered at his words, shranking back her breath catching in her throat, as she tried to pull away, but his grip was too tight. "Why should I be the payment for what my brother owes?"

His eyes narrowed as he leaned in, his breath hot against her skin,  "Your brother has been a bad boy and his actions has consequences. He's borrowed a lot of money and hasn't been able to pay it back." His voice was low and menacing. "So now it's up to you, I'll have to punish you for it. "

Skye pulled herself back to the present, looking down at the little bundle sleeping in her arms, feeling a sense of sadness and guilt. He was so young, innocent, and unaware of the world around him. It was painful to see his features reflected in the baby. She traced her son's soft hair with her fingers, her eyes filling with tears. She didn't want to think about what he had done to her, but the memories still haunted her. She kissed the baby's forehead gently and then gazed at him with sadness again. He'd be a constant reminder of the man who had caused her so much pain and misery.

Skye closed her eyes, focusing on her breathing. She had to stay strong for her son, she couldn't let her past define her future. It was time to move on and focus on creating the life she wanted for herself and her child. She had an interview tomorrow and had spent the past few days preparing for it. She was feeling confident about her chances and was determined to make a good impression and secure the job.

Her current job was okay, but it wasn't enough to support her and her son. She needed something that was more stable and had better benefits. She was ready for a change, and she hoped that the interview would lead to something better.

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