The phone on the nightstand begins to buzz and Gabrielle freezes, terrified that the noise will wake Jackson. She holds her breath and waits for the buzzing to stop. When it does, she grabs the phone and checks the name on the screen—it’s Jessica. She unlocks the phone and types a quick text: I have a surprise for you. Come here quickly.
Gabrielle sends another message with the address, puts the phone back and tiptoes out of the bedroom. She wishes she could do more to punish Jackson, but the text will have to do. At least for now.
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There’s a loud banging sound and it takes Jackson several minutes to realize that it’s coming from outside his head. He opens his eyes and groans—he’s alone in the bed and his head aches. The knocking on the door continues. He groans and gets out of bed, wr
