The next day, I didn't have to face Derek because I wasn't working there luckily that day. I was dreading seeing him again after all of that. The mark on my neck faded away quickly as well. So when I was faced with going back to that store the day after, I felt dread in my stomach. I knew I could report him. That he would be punished for such a thing and I would be protected. I didn't want anyone to know though. Gage seemed to think I couldn't hide it forever, but I would prove him wrong. No one had to know.
"Oliver!" Derek's voice broke through the quiet as I stacked boxes onto a shelf. I cowered softly before I stood and walked to the end of the aisle.
"Over here, sir!" He turned and walked over to me with a broad smile that sent a chill down my spine.
"I have good news. Come see me i
