Page 55 of Chaos Crown

Chapter Five

That night, I showeredand changed in Roan’s room, then went out to Legend’s. The more-than-a-rich boy opened the door wearing silk draw pants, a bare chest, and a smirk. He propped against the wood. “Something I can do for you?”

“You can step aside so I can climb into your bed.”

He cocked his head. “Why would I do that?”

Our interlude in the parking lot came roaring in my mind, and on my face if his widening grin proved anything. “Why wouldn’t you? I thought we made up.”

“You take me to see some birds, and you think that’s all it takes for us to get back together? How easy do you think I am?”

“Very,” I said, crossing my arms. “You put out on the first date.”

He laughed. “That’s because I’m a slut, gorgeous. Not because you’re forgiven. I’m still feeling the need to be wooed.”

My teeth gritted. Did I say I lovedeverythingabout him?

“What’s this? Fixed things up already?” Roan sidled up next to us. “I knew you were missing that Roan sandwich as much as I was.”

“Not fixed quite yet,” Legend replied, throwing an arm around his boyfriend. “Ivy wants to take me on a few more dates. Show me how much she really cares. Who am I to say no?”

Roan shrugged. “Yeah? Okay. Well, I’m still in the mood for a dick in my ass, so join us, Ivy. You can watch.”

“Yes, please.”

“Oooh, Afraid not.” Legend expertly slid Roan in his room and blocked my entrance in one smooth move. “Wouldn’t be nice to tempt you with what you can’t have yet. But here’s a tip for our second date. I like red wines, expensive gifts, silk, and amateur porn. Night, love.”

My retort shot at his closed door. “You finally admit it was a date!”

“I guess knocking us down isn’t going as easily as you thought.”

I faced the handsome figure hanging out of his doorway.

“I never thought it would be easy, Cairo. But it is worth it.”

“Is it? Then why have you given up on me?” Nastiness curled his lips. “You haven’t batted your eyes in my direction for weeks.”

“Because I’m giving you space,” I said, hips rolling as I closed the distance. “Your dad is in trouble. Wouldn’t be right to make it all about us right now.”

“Oh, how thoughtful,” he mocked.

“Was that the wrong thing to do?” I placed my hand on his chest, my heart picking up speed as his thumped slow and steady beneath my palm. “You know how badly I want to make things right between us. Tell me how to do that.”

“You can’t, de Souza. It’s never going to happen between us.” He brushed my hand off. “Besides, I’ve already moved on.”

“What do you—?”

Cairo pushed open the door. Peering over his shoulder, I landed on the slim, pretty, young blonde... stretched out on his bed. Red bled into my vision.

“You fucking bastard.”

“Now that’s not very nice.”

“You shit-covered piece of garbage!” I shoved him. “What do you think you’re doing?!”

“Whoa, man,” the girl said. “I don’t want any trouble.”

“Get out!” My bellow popped her eyes out of her head. “Get out right now.”

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