I wept, shaking my head, feeling my scalp hurting. Knox gripped my chin, forcing my blurred vision to lock onto his face. “Answer me when I ask you a question!” he screamed, his breath hot against my face.
I cowered, shrinking into myself as much as the chain allowed. “I’m sorry... I’m so sorry...” I rambled repeatedly.
He shoved my head away from him, standing up and pacing around the room. “Stop f*****g apologizing and tell me why you didn't dye your hair!”
“I was going to—I’m so sor—” The words were cut short as his leg swung out, kicking me directly in the ribs.
Knox huffed, running his hands frantically through his hair as he circled me. “f**k!” he cursed, tears suddenly welling in his own eyes. “I hate hurting you, Aurora. I hate it, but you...” He dropped back down in front of m
