Page 39 of Lore
He never once even gave me a thought.
I need to be smarter this time.
But then he smiles at me. It’s lazy, it’s sensual, and I can’t stop looking at his lips.
You need to leave now, Atiana.
Walk away.
Don’t be stupid.
As if he can read my mind, he moves quickly before I can stop him and puts his mouth on mine.
His lips are exactly as I remember them, and his kisses are still just as intoxicating. He tastes like mint and good memories.
His hand grips the side of my neck as he pulls me up against him. My nipples tighten as a bolt of pleasure strikes through my body.
It’s been several months since Trent and I had sex, and I know that sex with Lore will be a whole different experience, one that my body wants more than anything.
Even though we’d only been with each other back then, we always had a chemistry so hot that I knew he’d ruin me for other men.
Shame that only went one way.
I break the kiss, searching his eyes. “You got angry tonight when I mentioned learning new skills while I was away.”
His jaw tenses, and he tucks my hair back behind my ear. “I know I don’t have any right, but the thought of any other man touching you?—”
“I’ve only been with two men. You and Trent.” His body goes still, and I can sense his surprise at my statement. “How many women have you been with since me?”
My question does as I wanted and ruins the mood. “Butterfly…”
“You don’t even know, do you?” I sigh, shaking my head. “While I was picturing you every single time Trent fucked me, you were out there imagining anyone but me.”
But it’s true.
To him, I probably represent commitment.
Safety.
Responsibility.
I’m boring.
“That’s not fair,” he murmurs, searching my eyes.
“Maybe not, but it’s the truth. Goodnight, Lore.”
I go back into my room and gently close the door behind me.
And a few hours later, when I find myself walking to his room in a moment of weakness, I know I made the right choice by pushing him away.
Because Brandy is closing his door behind her.
LORE
I wake up feeling like I haven’t slept at all.
After leaving my door unlocked in case Atiana changed her mind, even though I knew she wouldn’t because she’s even more stubborn than I am, Brandy decided to try to hop into my bed. I woke up with her pulling my sheets down and caught her wrist just before her hand wrapped around my dick.
