Chapter 4
CHAPTER
FOUR
Jacob
I'm hiding in the shadows of the parking lot, my heart hammering like it's trying to bust out of my chest. Every time Bella laughs at something her trainer says, a surge of possessiveness claws through me.
I watch them, her lithe body moving with an athlete's grace on the court, and him, with his hands way too eager, guiding her swings. "Adjust your grip like this," he says, but all I hear is "I want you" in every goddamn touch.
It's killing me. The way he looks at her, like she's some prize to be won—it's obvious he wants to fuck her.
And the thought alone ignites a wildfire in my veins. I'm the only one who’s supposed to touch her. She’s mine dammit!
"Nice serve, Bella!" he shouts, and she beams, pride lighting up her face. My Bella. She doesn't see the danger, doesn't feel my eyes on her, or sense the storm brewing inside me.
Fuck this. I can't take another second of watching another man lay his hands on what's mine. I slide back into my car, my mind racing as fast as my pulse. There's only one way to keep the fire at bay—to watch over her, always.
I wait until darkness blankets the city, then slip into Bella's apartment. It's silent, serene, and so fucking Bella with its neatness and the faint scent of lavender in the air.
I move with a precision born of obsession, placing tiny cameras in corners where they blend into the shadows. Each click as they power on is a promise—I'll see everything, know everything. No more surprises, no more unwanted touches.
The meticulous part of me double-checks every angle, ensuring I won't miss a single moment. By the time I'm done, there's a network of electronic eyes ready to feed my hunger for control. I'll watch her anytime I want, keep her safe from creeps that can't see past her beautiful exterior to the amazing woman underneath.
With the cameras set, I sneak out as silently as I came in. The night wraps around me like a dark cloak, hiding my sins. But in my twisted world, it's not about right or wrong—it's about Bella.
It's always been about Bella.