Page 7 of Her Dark Obsession

“My loyalty flew out the window when keeping her hymen intact became priority,” Enzo retorts.

“First, never mention your sister’s hymen to me again. And second, it is intact.” Papa points at Enzo.

“Well… it’s not actually. But that doesn’t mean I’m dating either. So you can both relax. I’m going to my room. I need to get ready for school tomorrow.”

“Don’t move another step.” My father’s voice drops into thatdon’t fuck with metone. It’s the same one he uses in the courtroom. “Savvy, 9-1-1! Now!” he calls out to my mother.

“What?” Mom comes down the stairs.

“Repeat what you just said, Aurora.” Papa gestures a hand to me. He’s not making eye contact.

“They’re overreacting, because I told them my hymen wasn’t intact. But I’m not dating. So we’re good,” I tell my mom.

Her eyes go wide. “Oh my gosh, Aurora, you were supposed to come to me. We had a deal.”

“I wasn’t able to come to you yet, because these Neanderthals can’t accept that I’m grown.”

“Little girl, you are far from grown,” Papa says. “Tell her, Savvy. Tell her to take it back.”

“Matteo, calm down. Need I remind you we were both two years younger than she is now when you… you know… with me…” Mom laughs.

“Ew, gross,” Enzo and I groan at the same time.

“We were best friends, and it was different,” Papa says.

“Not different. Now, Aurora, you and me, upstairs. You two find someone else to bother.” Mom aims a glare at my father and brother.

“Wait… What do you mean you’re not dating anyone? Who the fuck are you sleeping with if you’re not dating anyone?” Enzo asks.

“None of your business. And it’s not like you date all the girls you sleep with.”

“That’s different,” my brother growls.

“No, it’s not. Get with the times. Women have desires too.” I smirk as my brother and father share a disgusted look.

“Enzo, get the shovels. We’ve got a boy to find and a body to bury,” Papa grunts as he storms off down the hall.

I shake my head. They’re never going to find him. No one saw us together. And honestly, I’ve never even seen Connor around before. He must go to a different school, because I for sure would have noticed him if he went to New York Prep.

Chapter Four

My arm swipes out at the persistent annoying fucking sound that is my alarm. Groaning, I roll over and pick up my phone. The numbers 7:16 stare back at me.Fuck. I’m late.Most of the time, I wouldn’t give a shit if I were late. But today is my first day at a new school. The last thing I want is to be walking in late.

Then again, that could work in my favor. What better way to gain attention, to let them know I’ve arrived, than to have a captive audience when I walk in?

Truth was… I was hoping to get in early. I wanted to find her. Aurora. I watched her fall asleep next to me. I’ve never seen anything more beautiful. When I finally let myself drift off, I thought I’d be waking up with her right where I left her. I didn’t. She fucking bounced.

Never in my life have I had a chick just leave. I’m usually the one doing the running out. Is this how they feel? Cheated out of something? I have no idea. I shouldn’t care that she didn’t stick around, but fuck if it doesn’t sting the ego a little.

I know she had a good time. I made sure of it. And I know she ain’t got nothing to compare it to either. Which means I’m the best she’s ever had. I just need to find her and remind her how fucking good it was. Because I’m not done with Aurora, not in the slightest.

After the world’s quickest shower, I get dressed and jog downstairs, planning on making a hasty escape from the house. Luck was not on my side, though.

“Connor, where do you think you’re running off to?” my mother asks.

“School, Ma. You know, that shite education you insist on me having?” I kiss her cheek.

“Come and eat. You can’t learn on an empty stomach and no child of mine is going to school hungry.” Tugging at my arm, my mother pulls me towards the kitchen.

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