RaelynnMy brows furrow in confusion as Jace steps closer, his face a mix of surprise and friendliness. What's more surprising is the fact that he's not alone and has an entourage of people behind him.So that's what they were looking at."Hey," I offer a small smile. Jace was pretty chill the last time I met him, but I still know practically nothing about him plus he didn't tell me about the whole SilverHigh/KAQ war, whatever that's about anyway."I thought I was dreaming for a sec," he smirks in a flirty way that reminds me of Grayson…Ugh stop thinking about him already."Since I've been seeing you a lot in my dreams."My face twists like I'm physically pained which causes him to chuckle. "Do NOT say stuff like that." My voice is firm though my lips twitch into a smile.He raises his hand up in mock surrender."Not trying to interrupt…whatever this is," Yara gestures to Jace and I, "but why are you guys even here?""Shouldn't I be asking that?" We stare at him confused. "We're here
RaelynnIsabella is the first to notice me, and her smile instantly melts into a scowl that could freeze hell over. The look screams bitch loud and clear.Ugh.I shoot Gray a glare, but his eyes just dance with amusement as I shuffle toward the backseat. Isabella doesn't even pretend to make room—Brandon has to physically pull her closer to him, which earns him death glares from both her and Grayson. Probably because Brandon dared to touch his precious sister."Damn, Rae, isn't it way too hot for that turtleneck?" Brandon asks, eyeing my outfit with obvious confusion."I'm cold." The lie tastes bitter. It's freaking July and I feel like I'm suffocating, but there's no way in hell I'm parading around with a constellation of hickeys decorating my neck like some kind of twisted trophy collection.Brandon's eyes narrow suspiciously, but he shrugs when I flash him a tight smile. I catch Gray's smirk in the rearview mirror, and the bastard is absolutely reveling in this.But I can't even fo
Raelynn.I fell asleep with strong arms wrapped around me, a tender warmth embracing me like a cocoon. I thought I'd wake up to that same feeling, but instead I wake to nothing.The space beside me empty and cold.I spring up in a panic and instantly regret it, the ache between my thighs causing me to wince. My body feels sore, yet I can't stop the smile that tugs at my lips.I can't say how other people usually feel when they wake up the morning after losing their virginity, but for me... the idea of finally being able to let go of something I've held onto for so long fills me with a strange sense of relief.I've guarded it for so long because of what happened three years ago. The idea of someone touching me again didn't seem appealing—didn't seem possible.That was until last night.Until Gray.I manage to sit up properly, and that's when I realize I'm no longer bare but wearing a t-shirt way too big to be mine. He must have slipped it on while I slept. The thoughtfulness causes heat
Grayson.I wait for her to respond, but she doesn't need to. The nervous flutter in her eyes gives her away completely. She shifts beneath me, her teeth catching her bottom lip in that maddening habit that drives me fucking insane.I reach up and tug her lip free with my thumb, ghosting over the swollen flesh. Her breath hitches."You haven't answered my question," I groan as the tip of my cock brushes against her soaked pussy, the contact reminding me we're both completely naked and I'm barely holding on."Maybe we should stop," she mutters, trying to push up and escape.Not fucking happening. I keep her pinned with my palm spread flat against her chest, feeling her heart hammering against my hand."Are you a virgin?" I demand, even though I already know the answer. Because fuck me, I want to hear her say it. I want her to admit that I'm the only one who's touched her like this, who's seen her this vulnerable and beautiful.Her eyes narrow as she glares at me, her lips forming the mo
Chapter 51Raelynn.For a moment, Gray just stares at me, his eyes locked on mine, his chest rising and falling like he's barely holding himself together. Our breaths mingle in the thick silence, and just when I think he's going to kiss me…His head dips, and instead of my lips, his mouth finds my neck.The contact is sudden, warm, wet. I gasp as his lips graze the column of my throat, his tongue trailing up before his teeth sink in, sharp enough to make me gasp. His hands grip the counter's edge so hard his knuckles go white, veins bulging from the strain. He's holding himself back. Barely.I tilt my head instinctively, giving him access, and my fingers bury themselves in his hair. The room spins, and I think I might actually lose my mind from wanting him.The dampness between my thighs is embarrassing, my panties clinging to me like I've been thinking about him for hours instead of minutes. But God, I have been thinking about him. Maybe not consciously, but my body knows. My body has
Raelynn.I've never felt this safe before. This warm. I nuzzle deeper into the solid, steady warmth wrapped around me like the world's most perfect security blanket, sighing with pure contentment. It's like cuddling a firm teddy bear—safe and comforting in a way that makes my chest tight with unfamiliar emotion.I never want to let go.My hand shifts slightly, searching for a more comfortable position, when my fingers brush against something... hard. Really hard. And thick. The feeling is nice and weird—I've never felt anything quite like it before. Whatever it is, it's definitely not supposed to be there. Curious and still half-asleep, I wrap my fingers around it and squeeze."Fuck," someone hisses above me, the voice strained and desperate, like they're in actual pain.A sharp intake of breath cuts through the perfect morning quiet, and I feel the entire body beneath me go completely rigid, every muscle locked tight.My eyes snap open, and I slowly raise my head to see Grayson's fac