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Chapter 40
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2026-04-01 17:23:45
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The Rogue Next Door Chapter 40
MayaI shouldn’t have kissed him.That’s the first thought that hits me the second Logan walks out of the bar.The second the door closes behind him.The second the tension he brought with him lingers in the air like something unfinished.I exhale slowly, staring down at my drink like it might somehow explain what the hell I just did.Because that—That was not part of the plan.There was no plan.There hasn’t been a plan since Cole Ryder walked into my life and decided to make himself a problem.“You okay?”His voice is lower now.Closer.I don’t look at him right away.Because if I do—I already know what’s going to happen.I’ll forget every logical thought in my head.Again.“I shouldn’t have done that,” I say quietly.There’s a pause.Not offended.Not angry.Just… waiting.“Done what?” he asks.I finally look at him.“Kissed you. In front of everyone. In front of him.”His jaw shifts slightly at that.“You regret it?”That question lands harder than it should.Because I don’t.An
The Rogue Next Door Chapter 39
LoganI knew this was coming.The second I watched her walk out of that restaurant.The second I saw the way her eyes kept drifting toward the door.Not toward me.Toward him.Cole Ryder.I let her go.That’s the part that’s sticking with me now.I let her leave.Told myself it was the right move.That forcing her to stay would’ve made me look like an ass.That if she wanted to go, she should go.But standing here now, just inside O’Jays, watching her at the bar with him—I’m starting to question that decision.Because she didn’t just come here.She walked in like she already knew where she belonged.With him.My jaw tightens slightly as I take in the scene.Maya standing next to Cole.Close.Too close.There’s a drink in her hand. His body angled toward hers like the rest of the room doesn’t exist.And the worst part?The way she’s looking at him.I’ve seen that look before.Just not from her.Interest.Curiosity.Something pulling her in whether she wants it to or not.It’s subtle.
The Rogue Next Door Chapter 38
MayaI don’t know what just happened.One minute I was sitting in a Chinese restaurant across from Logan, trying to convince myself that everything was normal.That dinner was just dinner.That Cole showing up didn’t matter.That the way my heart flipped when he walked in didn’t mean anything.And now—I’m standing in the middle of O’Jays with Cole Ryder’s hands on my waist, his lips still lingering on mine, and half the football team just watched me kiss him like I lost my mind.Maybe I did.He pulls back just enough to look at me, his hands still warm against my sides.“Okay,” he says, voice rough, “what the hell was that?”My heart is pounding so hard I’m surprised he can’t hear it.I lift my chin anyway.“I didn’t like her touching you.”His mouth twitches like he’s trying not to smile.“And?”“And I didn’t want her going home with you.”That does it.He grins.Full. Dangerous. Satisfied.“Wow,” he murmurs. “That sounded a lot like jealousy.”“It wasn’t—” I start, then stop.Becau
The Rogue Next Door Chapter 37
Cole I shouldn’t be here. That thought hits me the second I step through the doors of the Chinese buffet and spot Maya Bennet sitting in a booth with Logan Hayes. I stop just inside the entrance, half hidden behind a fake plant and a family of five arguing over egg rolls, and stare like an idiot. Because there she is. Maya. Sitting across from Logan. Talking to him like she’s comfortable. Like this is normal. Like he belongs there. Something ugly twists in my chest so fast it almost pisses me off on principle alone. What the hell am I doing? I’m not this guy. I don’t hover. I don’t follow girls. And I definitely do not walk into restaurants just because I saw a girl I can’t stop thinking about cross the street with another guy. But apparently tonight I do. The hostess steps in front of me with a smile that feels way too bright. “How many?” My eyes stay on Maya’s booth. “None. I see my party.” Technically true. A lie, but technically true. T
The Rogue Next Door Chapter 36
Maya I don’t know what’s going on with me when it comes to Cole. I don’t know why I feel like I can open up to him. And I definitely don’t know why I actually did. Told him things I don’t tell anyone. Things I don’t even like thinking about. It’s too late now. He knows. I glance over at him, sitting there like none of it shook him the way it did me. “You know,” I say quietly, “you’re actually a nice guy when you’re not being… you know… The Rogue.” His mouth lifts slightly. “Careful,” he says. “Don’t let that get out. I’ve got a reputation to maintain.” I let out a small laugh. “Yeah, wouldn’t want the campus legend exposed as something… human.” His eyes flick to mine. And something shifts. Before I can overthink it, his hand comes up, fingers brushing along my jaw, tilting my face toward his. Then his lips are on mine. It’s not rushed. Not like the first time. It’s slower. Intentional. Like he’s actually thinking about it this time. And tha
The Rogue Next Door Chapter 35
ColeI’m leaning against the railing on our porch when the front door of Maya’s house opens.Light spills out across the yard.A second later, Maya Bennet steps outside.She pulls the door shut behind her and stands there for a moment on the porch like she just needed air.Her shoulders rise and fall slowly.Thinking.That’s Maya.Always thinking.I watch her from across the yard without moving.She hasn’t noticed me yet.The porch light above her head casts a soft glow over her hair, and she tucks a loose strand behind her ear as she looks out into the darkness of the yard.The house meeting must have just ended.Logan’s new living arrangement.That whole situation still irritates me more than I want to admit.Maya takes a few steps down the porch stairs and stops near the walkway.Still thinking.Still completely unaware that she’s being watched.Something about that makes me smile slightly.Because the girl who has no problem calling me out, challenging me, and putting me in my pla
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MayaI should probably stop staring.But it’s hard not to.Because Cole Ryder and Logan Hayes are standing in the same room.And neither of them looks like they’re leaving anytime soon.The hockey players are still arguing about the game in the living room.The football guys have made themselves co
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Maya The hockey team winning tonight apparently means my house is now the unofficial after-party location. Which I definitely did not sign up for. Yet here we are. Ten hockey players currently occupy my living room, loudly arguing about the game while drinking beer like they just survived a war
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Maya The next few days after the incident with Tessa were… strange. Before all of that happened, the football guys next door mostly just waved if they saw me outside. Now? Now it’s: “Hey Maya.” “How was your day, Maya?” “You doing okay, Maya?” It’s sweet. But also a little weird.
Last Updated : 2026-03-20The Rogue Next Door Chapter 34
MayaI walk into the house knowing the house meeting is about to happen.Honestly, I’m expecting a fight.Last night had been completely out of control.When I walked into the living room this morning it looked like a hurricane of beer bottles, pizza boxes, and random strangers had blown through th
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