##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

##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

##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

##Chapter 38: CassidyBook One: Stay"Cass, tell me what's wrong."Brooklyn strokes my back as I lie curled up in the middle of my bed. Once I returned to my room, the tears started flowing and refused to stop."I can't help you if you won't talk to me," she says.Luke Wellington is here at Western.That thought plays on a constant loop inside my head.He should be at Dartmouth. What happened should be a distant memory. But that's clearly not the case, because he's here. If the look in his eyes is any indication, he remembers everything."Did you and Cole have a fight?" Her voice dips, becoming low. "Did you break up?"I shake my head, unable to get the words out.I had come to Western to forget about the mistakes I've made. I didn't want to be that girl. And now there was someone here who could breathe life into the rumors all over again."Just tell me what's wrong and we'll work it out, I promise." She squeezes one shoulder. "You know that I'm here for you and I'll help any way I can

##Chapter 40: CassidyBook One: Stay"Hey, Cassidy, wait up."Not recognizing the voice, I turn at the sound of my name. My muscles freeze as I catch sight of Luke trotting toward me. Unable to move, I hitch the brown leather bag higher onto my shoulder as if clutching it for dear life.When he reaches my side, he flashes a bright smile as if we're lifelong friends."Hey." Even though it's difficult, I force my stiff lips into something that hopefully resembles a smile as my heart jackhammers a painful staccato beneath my breast."I've been looking all over for you."Why?My mouth turns cottony, making it impossible to swallow. What could we possibly have to say to one another?Nothing good. Certainly nothing I want to discuss. Especially with him."Are you headed this way." He nods in the direction I've been walking.It's tempting to shake my head and take off down another path. I don't want to spend another moment in his company. Already my chest is tightening.I open my mouth to lie