Page 93 of Sinful Promise

My shoulders sag. That answers that question.

Me

Anything can be a weapon…

Emily

I think we should put that theory to the test ;)

I almost choked on my breath as I read her message.

I will say that I am a fan of this side of Emily. I thought I knew everything there was to know about her, but I guess there’s still a lot to learn.

Me

I’m on my way.

I findEmily sitting in her usual spot in the library with her head bent low over a textbook that looks like it weighs more than her and a half-drunk iced coffee beside her.

I take a moment to admire her from afar.

I’ve always found her exceptionally beautiful, but after last night, I find her even more magnificent.

Her blonde hair is loose around her shoulders, and she’s wearing another one of those sundresses that I love so much.

I’ve never been more grateful for summer weather in New York than I have right now because the thin straps show off her tanned shoulders, and the neckline is low enough that I have a perfect view of the tops of her breasts.

Emily must feel eyes on her as she lifts her head and locks eyes with me from across the study area. The way her eyes light up as she looks at me has got to be the greatest feeling in the world.

“Morning,malishka.” I slide into the empty seat beside her.

The endearment fits her perfectly because that’s what she is. My baby girl.

And I’ll make sure she never doubts it again.

I was worried that it might be awkward between us for a while, considering we haven’t really been on speaking terms, and nowwe’re jumping straight to whatever this is between us. But being here with her like this feels as natural as breathing.

“How did you get in?” Emily glances anxiously around.

I move my chair closer to her so that my knee brushes against hers. “Charmed the lady at the front desk.”

Emily rolls her eyes. “Of course you did.”

“If anyone asks, I’m here as a research assistant to Professor Thornton, and I lost my ID card.”

“You are unbelievable.”

“Oh, I know.”

Emily’s cheeks flood with color, and I grin.

I put on a serious face and glance around the half-empty library. “Now, where is this shady looking Hello Kitty stuffy?”

“I think I saw her take it to the Biology section.”

“Biology, huh? I’m pretty sure I need to look up a few things over there, anyway.” I reach out to grip Emily’s thigh beneath the table.

Her breath catches, and my cock twitches in my pants as her eyes glaze over as I stroke my thumb back and forth over her soft skin.

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