CJI never imagined I could feel such a level of rage in my life. I was fuming, with my heartbeat pounding frantically against my temples, and the sweat dripping down between my shoulder blades made the material of the shirt stick uncomfortably to me. Brooklyn had no idea what I was struggling with. She kept talking about her life, experiences, her deadbeat husband, and her struggles as a mother and the head of a department against several male competitors. She had an interesting story, but I responded with grunts or monosyllables while pretending to be listening to her.We sat across from each other at a corner table in the dimly lit bar. But on the other side of the club was Lenora, who was driving me crazy and making my breathing a hot mess. Her boobs rose and fell gently with the bastard's mouth on her neck. A deep growl ripped itself from my throat, echoing around me, rumbling like thunder. My eyes were glowing red with fury as I stared at his hands cupping her ass. My finger

LenoraThe rain started coming down harder. It poured down on us, and with the swiftness of a cheetah, CJ disappeared. Confused and turned on by everything that just happened, I shivered with my clothes clinging to my body like a second skin. The rain poured, and I was no longer in the mood to go back inside.I raced past puddles and through the empty streets on my way to my dorm. I didn't stop until I reached the building, panting loudly.Shivering and fumbling with my keys, I unlocked the door and dried the droplets of water that fell from my hair and my clothes. On my way into the room, I heard Jovita's boyfriend's loud voice, calling her unprintable names."I can say whatever the fuck I like, you gorilla! Have you ever looked at your face? It looks like a stripper's clit or the rear end of a cow."Fuck, that was harsh. My heart began racing fast. I knew that Jovita was a handful and would have even rejoiced for hearing her boyfriend calling her such names because, honestly, she

Lenora Linda and the boys suggested we head to Dunkin' Donuts because she was craving some. It was off-peak hours, and there were only two customers besides us. Mariselle was in my school and I couldn't stop thinking about so many things, especially CJ. I was expected to head to the staff quarters, but bumping into CJ was extremely dangerous and I had to fight my overwhelming need to rush to his house. "Earth to Lenora," Kilian nudged me, "what are you looking at over there?"I blinked, turning sharply to face him. "Oh, I'm sorry. Did you say something?""Yeah," he pointed at the glass counter. "I'm going to make an order for you. What's your preference?"A smile formed on my lips."Trust me, I can eat anything you place in front of me."He laughed. I was by no means blind to the way Killian stared at me, eager and erratic as a summer storm in full force. He didn't have a girlfriend and never showed any interest in anyone other than me, not even the busybodies in class. "I like a

CJMy ribs squeezed tight with envy and the unkind thoughts I had towards the boy Lenora was holding against her chest scared me. She had her head turned in my direction, standing dangerously close behind the dark-haired boy, and it took all my self-control not to yank the boy away and toss him into the trash bin.A small smile played on her lips as she watched me struggle to keep myself from making an obvious fool out of myself in front of her boyfriend. I'd seen the boy in my class, and from the look on his face, he was surprised to see me."Professor CJ," he stuttered and turned to face Lenora. "What's he doing here?""Oh, I forgot to inform you that he's Mariselle's dad.""Really? Wow," the boy looked fascinated and stretched out his arms for a handshake. "I'm so honored to have you here, and I must say that you're one of the best and smartest lecturers I've ever come across.""Thanks," I said flatly, forcing a smile and pretending that Lenora wasn't behind him. "Is there some

Lenora My phone beeped with several texts from Killian, asking how the journey was going and that he missed me.The train neared our destination, and we stepped off. Mariselle and Regé headed back to school while I took a taxi home."Dad. I'm home!" I announced, climbing up the front stairs. My dad rushed out of the kitchen with Buddy, his chimpanzee, behind him."Sweetie, welcome back, my dear." He hugged me, and I burst out laughing."Dad, you're squeezing the life out of me.""Sorry," he chuckled, releasing me. "I missed my little girl so much.""Little girl? You better find another adjective. I'm in college now and an adult.""Please." He rolled his eyes. "You will always be my little girl, no matter how grown up you become. I'm happy you're home.""Hi, Buddy." I shook the chimpanzee, who jumped around in the background, making funny faces. "Did you miss me?""I think he missed you more than anyone. He's been a little bit off since you left. So tell me, how has college been?""J