All Chapters of Falling Into Ruin.: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

[Briar’s POV]Later, I sit at a table with Miles, a glass of beer sitting in front of me along with some appetizers that I happily nibble on while Miles recaps our time together at the academy. As promised, after he got off work, he texted me the location of a pub that wasn’t popular so that we could talk peacefully, but to my surprise, it was busier than I was expecting.Maybe it was because a live band was playing for the evening, or it was because pool was only a dollar a game, but the place was crawling with big dudes who looked like they bullied others for funsies. However, I didn’t give a shit about them and found myself enjoying Miles's presence and the stories he was recapping from our time together in the academy.“...And then you told him that you’d kick his ass with your arm tied behind your back.” Miles laughs, taking a swig of his beer. “Do you know how shocked I was to hear such a thing? Especially from a tiny little creature like you.”“And I stood behind that.” I point

[Ciaran’s POV]I don’t move, my fingers hovering just beneath my little mate's pants, waiting and begging to dive beneath them where her soaked cunt is waiting. Goddess, it’s frustrating to wait for the go-ahead, but I wasn’t one to force anything on anyone. With all the women throwing themselves at me since I was young, I had my pick of playthings, but never in my fucking life have I wanted anyone as much as I want the woman beneath me right now.Take her.Take her.Take her.The words keep repeating themselves in my head again and again, urging me to just fucking move since she wasn’t saying no, but I remain in place, waiting and watching as the eyes of my little mate slowly darken.“What will you choose?” I ask, leaning forward and biting her shoulder so a moan escapes her. “Do you want me to give you what you and your body want, or will you continue to deny your desires?”“I…” she begins, her thighs attempting to tighten around my knee. “I…”“Open them.” I growl, reaching down and

[Briar’s POV]“There you are.”Miles’ chipper voice is the first thing to reach me as I rush into the precinct out of breath and covered in sweat.“I was beginning to wonder if you decided you didn’t want this job.” He continues as I wonder what kind of trouble I will get in if I hit him. “Anyway, follow me.”Not waiting for a response, he begins to move, heading toward his office where I’m sure my first assignment is waiting for me.“Have a seat,” he announces, nodding toward the chair in front of his desk.Nodding, I do as he instructs; I take a seat and then glare, wondering what the hell was actually going through his head for him to not even try to find me when I disappeared the previous night.“Well?” I demand, crossing my arms and throwing a leg over the other. “Explain.”“Explain what?” He asks, eyeing me calmly. “I don’t know what on earth you’re talking about.”“Don’t play dumb.” I warn. “What friend allows a friend to just go off with some random person?”What the hell was

[Ciaran’s POV]“Eat and drink what you want; it’s on me.” I announce, keeping my gaze fixed on my little mate, who looks like a terrified rabbit that could hop away at any given moment. “Money is not a problem.”After a bit of convincing, I managed to get my little mate and her companion to come out with me to have a meal and a drink. Of course, I wished that it was only my little mate and I, but I was pretty positive her friend wouldn’t allow us to be alone, or maybe he would since he let me steal her away the night before. However, I wasn’t going to push my luck. Not yet, not when we were still in the early stages of our relationship.“Just a water and salad for me.” My little mate announces, pushing her menu away.“That isn’t a proper meal.” I point out, knowing there was no way that was all she eats given the perfect amount of fat and curves on her. “If you won’t order something more, then I’ll order it for you.”“She’s a picky eater.” Her friend offers, causing my annoyance to fl

[Briar’s POV]What am I doing? What the hell am I doing? Why am I here?These thoughts repeat themselves again and again as I stare up at the large, foreboding shadow that watches me like a hawk.He has seen me. I think inwardly, knowing that those golden eyes are taking me in and probably wondering the same thing as me.“Damn feet.” I hiss, looking down at them as if they moved on their own even though I was the one in control. “What the hell were you thinking?”As the words leave my lips, my phone begins to ring, and when I pull it out of my purse, I’m met with a number that I’ve never seen before.Frowning, I stare at it, wondering whether or not I should answer it, but something in me screams to do it, and when I hit accept and bring it to my ear, Ciaran’s deep rumble of a laugh attacks me.“What do you think you’re doing?” He asks, his voice especially low and dangerous. “Was dinner with me not enough for you?”“That,” I begin, snapping my gaze up to find that Ciaran is gone. “I