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Shaking his head, Axel let out a deep breath. “Why would you have understood if I had hooked up with Angie? I am with you. I just wanted you to hear about it from me in case Angie ran her mouth or something,” Axel argued.

Grabbing my hands, he forced me to look into his eyes. I swear, I felt like he was trying to open a window into his soul.

“Axel, we haven’t really talked about…this,” I said, pointing between us.

“Well, we should. I don’t want anyone else and I would die if you were with another guy. Let’s make this official,” he smiled.

I couldn’t help myself. “So, you want me to be your girlfriend?” I asked.

“Girlfriend and so much more,” Axel said, pulling me into him for a long kiss.

“I like the sound of that,” I said.

In that moment, my mind began to blur as my body ached for that touch again. In one instant I was sitting next to Axel, holding him tightly as I sank into his world, his personal world. He had just given me the words I needed to hear. While I had freaked out, I had nothing to worry about. Before I knew it, I was climbing on top of his lap, straddling him and pressing my lips together with his. Once my lips graced his, any space between us quickly disappeared. His eyes grew wild at first, then he took hold of me and kissed me back with such force it took my breath away. His hands were positioned on my neck, pulling me closer as our bodies collided against each other. His lips had a wicked effect on mine, as passion and desire coursed through my veins. My hands were in his hair, pulling and tugging at each curly strand of coal black hair. His touch thrilled every nerve in my body. The moment was intense, so powerful that I felt it becoming my new obsession. I was addicted to his touch, his kiss, and to his soul. His lips were rough but tasted sweet, a perfect combination that made me want more-- much more. He was relentless as our bodies and minds collided with that one, perfect kiss. Every movement he made was calculated to bring me pleasure.

I felt his hands cup my face and pull me toward him. When I opened my eyes again, I was staring into his beautiful darkeyes. He held me close, staring at me for what seemed like forever.

I wanted him in all ways possible. We were so opposite, yet so perfect for one another at the same time. He loved to push my buttons and he knew how his touch would drive me crazy, but he did it anyway.

“Thank you for telling me that,” I said as I kissed him again.

“I want you to give all of yourself to me, Ivy. I promise you won’t regret it.”

And I didn’t regret it. Axel Raven had all of me now.

Chapter 13

Axel

Honesty has never been my strong suit. In fact, I spent most of my life lying and then trying to get myself out of those lies. But now, all I wanted to do was tell the truth. I wanted Ivy to see me and know what I said, I meant. I needed her to know that.

Lying in bed, I couldn’t stop replaying our conversation over and over in my head.

“You have it all wrong. The other night after we…” he smirked just thinking about our sensational sex. “After we had sex, I came home to my brothers throwing a wild party. Angie was there,” I said.

I watched Ivy’s face pale and her eyes began to glisten with unshed tears. I suddenly felt an overwhelming need to protect her and hold her and swear that I would never hurt. She needed to hear the rest of what I had to say. She needed to know.

“Ivy, don’t freak out,” I pleaded again. “Angie tried to hit on me. I turned her down. I went to my room and locked the door. You can ask any of the guys at the clubhouse, most of them were there. The only thing I could do was compare her to you. Shit, I compare everyone to you. Because no one is as good as you are. I need you to know that you can trust me. I’m sure you’ve heard about the guy I used to be, but I’m not him anymore. I’ve changed for the better, because of you.”

I had even gone so far as to make a commitment with her. Me. Axel who had never committed to anyone ever before just gave my heart and soul to Ivy.

I wondered what my mom would think of me now. When she died, I was a kid. Sure, I could be a little shit sometimes, but I wasn’t the man whore my dad knew me to be when he died. All of a sudden, I felt ashamed of who I had once been. Watching Drake fall in love with Lacy had been so interesting. He had warned me about falling in love when we were kids. He swore it would happen, that I would find my twin flame. The one person who was my soulmate, who I would do anything and everything to make happy.

Damn, I hated when he was right.

What was even more important to me was that I needed all of the chicks who visited Twisted Kingdom Clubhouse to know that I was off limits now and hopefully forever. Because when I looked at Ivy, I saw forever.

Chapter 14

Ivy

Later that week, Lacy and I were enjoying a girls night out after class. We were gossiping over greasy food and drinks.

Lacy began gushing about Drake, talking about how he wanted to whisk her away for the weekend. Just as she finished talking, her phone started ringing and Drake’s name flashed on the screen.

Answering the phone, a wide grin spread over Lacy’s face. It made me happy to see her so in love with Drake. He was a great guy, and I knew they were perfect for each other.

“Hey baby,” she said into the phone. “I am at Wild Things with Ivy. I don’t know, it’s kind of a girl’s night,” she said, her eyesglancing at me. It was obvious Drake wanted to join us, and I didn’t mind if he did.

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