But God did she need him. How long had it been? That question bounced around in her racing mind. She couldn’t help recalling the callouses on his pa...m as his hand tickled along her skin moments before, stopping so close to that place she throbbed without actually touching her. Need spiked in the pit of her belly as she contemplated how he’d touch her, use her… “Let’s see how well my girl can stay still,” he spoke from somewhere behind her. She wanted to turn her head, but remained still.. This happened for around five years before eventually they abandoned him at a clothing store, telling him a random lie, and then drove away without looking back.It was a few hours later that day where Veronica Smith and her two young daughters, Grace and Charlotte Smith, found Marcus who sitting outside on the curb. When she saw him sitting outside with no one around she grew curious and a little worried about this young child who was alone. After getting her children inside and letting them. Of course she was doing herself no favors as she spent the little money she had trying to impress Jacob, partying with him when she should be studying, and paying when he frequently forgot his wallet. The money her parents gave her was long gone and she'd almost maxed out the line of credit she'd gotten during orientation day.Tia had tried to hint that she didn't have much money and that he could maybe help her out, but he always seemed to miss the hints, and she'd stopped trying after. ." Oh God! She didn't know about that mom, she thought she was hit by a car," he looked at his mother for a second before quickly turning to leave "I've to go mom, I'll call you soon." Shane started to panic, he didn't know what to expect. Was she going to be angry? Was she going to be tired? Did she remember the reason why she'd left me? All these questions ran across his mind but he was too scared to think of any of their answers.He reached the house in less than ten minutes. He almost had.