The Nonexistent Mistress

Vaughn stood behind Cleo. Suddenly, his low and deep voice sounded above her head. “A sense of security doesn’t have to come from others. Remember, you can’t rely on anyone in the world except yourself. Once you’re strong enough, you’ll feel secure.”

Cleo’s body tensed up. The closer Vaughn was to her, the more anxious she became.

She found herself unable to rebuke his argument while she was overw