Chapter 82

• “If the sex was consensual,” Melanie said, her voice sharp, “then explain to the court why Rachel had bruises and tears on her body.”
• Stephen exhaled before speaking. “The scars weren’t from struggling,” he said, his voice laced with amusement. “They were from rough sex.”
• A few gasps echoed in the courtroom, and Melanie’s eyes flashed with satisfaction, thinking she had caught him in an admission. But then Stephen leaned forward slightly, smirking. “That’s how Rachel liked to be fucked—rough like a wild dog.”