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Chapter 40: Craving What I Can't Have

Author: ZennaFlakes
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-20 23:46:19

Inside the car, the guy kept clinging onto Max. He had taken one of those host boys with him to take his mind off Lake. His grip tightened around the wheel as he recalled the look on Lake's face while demanding a kiss.

A gentle squeeze on his thigh snapped him out of his thoughts. He glanced at the guy—he wasn’t bad looking, but suddenly, Max wasn’t in the mood to entertain anyone. Still, he gave the guy a gentle smile.

"I'm going to make you feel so good," the guy purred, letting his hand wander dangerously upward.

Max gave a tight smile and pulled into his condo. As soon as he turned off the engine, the guy leaned in and pressed their bodies together.

Max didn’t push him away. "What's your name again?"

The guy’s head dipped into Max’s neck. "Jude," he groaned, inhaling Max’s scent.

Max felt off. He cringed inwardly but leaned back, letting Jude drink him in, sucking and almost biting his neck.

"Don't leave hickeys on my neck," Max groaned.

"It's always hot," Jude replied.

"Let's go
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