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##Chapter 30: CassidyBook One: Stay"Cassidy," he growls, "you have no idea how much I want you." The low scrape of his words arrow straight to my core before exploding on impact.All of the sudden, I feel very powerful."Stay with me tonight."Instead of answering, my lips steal over his as our tongues tangle. "Even if we don't do anything more than this, I just want to hold you in my arms."His words have my heart thawing. Melting from the deep freeze that has encapsulated it for almost a year.Cole isn't like anyone I've met before. He won't hurt me. Not deliberately. If anything, I'll end up hurting him. I'm the one who will try escaping from our intimacy when it becomes more than I can handle.Maybe I don't deserve Cole Mathews, but I want him. I want to hold onto him for as long as I can. I want him to heal the broken pieces inside me.With my lips pressed against his, I whisper, "I want to stay. I want..." my voice trails off. Even though I'm terrified, I force them out. "I wan
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##Chapter 31: CassidyBook One: StayMy gaze trails after my fingers as I discover a large tattoo that wraps around his ribcage, and carefully trace the intricate patterns of ink."This is a surprise."He shrugs as something darkens in his eyes.Whatever the reason for this tattoo, it's important."I'd wanted one for a while, but my mom refused to let me get it until I turned eighteen. I think she was holding out hope I would change my mind. I got inked on my birthday. It was a present to myself."I close the distance between us until I trace the tip of my tongue over the dark ink. Another groan falls from his lips."Very sexy," I whisper against his ribs."Then I'll get a couple more," he murmurs as my mouth slides over his flesh.I shake my head. "What I like is that it's so unexpected." Just to prove my words, I lap at him. "A lovely little surprise."He hisses out a sharp breath before shifting. That's when I become aware of the erection nestled between my legs. A whimper escapes f
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##Chapter 32: CassidyBook One: StayThese sensations are almost too much to feel within the confines of my own flesh. It's as if something inside me is attempting to claw its way out. And still, he holds my gaze the entire time, watching as I'm forced closer to the precipice. Watching every moment of pleasure as it roars through me.His hands settle on my thighs, pinning me to the bed as he gently sucks my throbbing clit into his mouth. My fingers twist into the covers, fisting the thick material as my back arches.A whimper escapes from my lips as he continues to torment me. The need to pull back from the thick waves of pleasure that pummel my senses pounds through me until I'm squeezing my eyes tightly shut, attempting to escape within myself to regain control. This feeling of coming unhinged is so strange and new. No one has ever played my body as if it were a fine instrument.It's almost too much to bear.His tongue swipes over me once more before disappearing. When the heat of hi
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##Chapter 33: CassidyBook One: Stay"Hey, look who decided to pop over for a visit. It's my phantom roommate." Even though these words are muttered, they're still loud enough for me to hear.I hesitate over the threshold before closing the door behind me. My gaze settles on Brooklyn as she sits in the middle of her bed and paints her toenails. Unsure what the issue is, I hover near the exit and wonder if it's too late to retreat.The corners of her lips sink into a frown as she continues to ignore me.With a sigh, I set my leather bag on the floor beside my desk before settling on my twin bed. She doesn't spare me a glance, which only reinforces my suspicions that she's pissed at me.As I comb through my thoughts, I realize I haven't seen or spoken to Brooklyn in a couple of days. I've spent the past few nights with Cole, and have been on the go with class, practice, and tutoring.The last time we spoke, everything was fine. By the look on her face, that's no longer the case.As Brook
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##Chapter 34: CassidyBook One: StayWe stay in Friday night and stuff our faces with pepperoni pizza while marathoning reality TV shows. Saturday afternoon is more of the same. I fill Cole in on the situation with Brooklyn and Austin, and he says he'll speak with his friend. Hopefully, get him to back off for a while.Even though I love spending time with Cole, it's nice that we can do our own thing and still be good. After this weekend, I need to carve out more time for Brooklyn.By eight o'clock on Saturday night, my roommate is climbing the walls with the need to escape our dorm and hit one of the fraternity parties that seem to be a constant around here. Since Cole and Austin are throwing a bash of their own, she won't have to worry about running into her ex, which is a relief.Looking to draw as much male attention as possible, Brooklyn chooses a short, black skirt and a low-cut, red shirt that clings to her curves and does amazing things for her boobs. They almost defy gravity w
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##Chapter 35: CassidyBook One: StayMy attention locks on Cole who I didn't realize was standing behind Austin. "You guys showed up here because someone texted a picture of Brooklyn?""It wasn't just of Brooklyn," he says.Austin scrolls to the next picture. It's one of me and the guy I'd been dancing with. My profile is clear in the shot, but his isn't. It's a little shocking to realize that someone snapped a picture of us and sent it to Austin. A pit grows at the bottom of my belly as I glance from Austin's phone to Cole. He doesn't look upset, but he doesn't look happy either."We were just dancing." Cole and I are in such a good place. I don't want to do anything to ruin that.He searches my gaze for a silent moment before his expression lightens. "Okay."Air rushes from my lungs in relief that he's dropped the subject so easily."Where's Brooklyn?" The question is clipped out as Austin scans the sea of revelers.I nibble at my lower lip. My fear is that she's still with that guy.
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##Chapter 36: CassidyBook One: Stay"It's been two weeks since I last saw you, tell me how everything is going." Dr. Thompson skims over her notes before her gaze settles on mine.I draw in a steady breath and silently marvel at my answer. "It's been good." My mind tumbles over the past couple of weeks before reiterating, "It's actually been really good."When was the last time I could say that?It feels like forever.Six months ago, I'd been teetering on the brink of depression and feeling anxious most of the time.Her lips lift into a smile. "And school? That's going well?""I've still got straight A's. I'm going to talk to a couple of my professors about changing my courses for next semester. I need something more challenging. What I'm enjoying most is my Psych class. The subject matter is so interesting." I pause before admitting the path I've been considering. "I'm thinking about changing my major to Psychology, and maybe going into counseling."A thoughtful expression crosses he
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##Chapter 37: CassidyBook One: Stay"I've never been here before." My fingers fidget with my skirt before smoothing the fabric out. The only thing I can focus on is that by the end of the evening, Cole will know all of my secrets.As the hostess seats us in the dining room, her gaze continuously strays to Cole. It's almost comical how oblivious he is to her lingering looks. A grin springs to my lips as she returns to the front of the restaurant."What?" A smile curves his lips upward as his golden-hued eyes lock on mine. Cole has such a direct, unflinching stare. Sometimes I wonder if he can see straight down to my soul."Nothing." Glancing away from him, I look around the cute Italian restaurant Cole chose for us. "This place is really nice."There are crisp white cloths covering each table and the lighting is dim. Even though the atmosphere is intimate, I notice other students dining here as well. It seems like a strangely popular place for being so far from campus. My guess is that
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