Total pages in book: 42
Estimated words: 38523 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 193(@200wpm)___ 154(@250wpm)___ 128(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 38523 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 193(@200wpm)___ 154(@250wpm)___ 128(@300wpm)
“I didn’t mean to hurt you. I didn’t realize—” I open my eyes as he sighs and covers his face with his hands. He moves them to his lap and looks at me with such guilt it’s hard to deny that he means every word.
He swallows thickly as his sad eyes find mine. “I know you love him. I won’t come between you two. Let me just ease you for now. And when he comes back, I’ll leave. I won’t come back. I won’t stand in the way of mates.” A chill of despair washes through me and I shake my head, denying that I love Owen, denying the very truth he speaks. I don’t want to love him. I don’t want to love either of them. Not when I plan to leave as soon as I’m able.
“I heard you. I heard everything.” He spears his fingers in his hair, the same way that Owen does, and places a gentle hand on my thigh. My body sparks at the simple touch and I feel an intense urge to lean into him and rub against his body. “I know what the heat does, and I won’t take advantage. My needs will be my own to take care of. Just let me take the pain away.”
A lump grows in my throat as I watch him slowly stalk toward me. His inhales are low and deep, as though his chest hurts him by simply breathing. I thought I knew exactly who he was and what he thought of me. But the man sitting on the bed with me is nothing like the Luke I’d conjured in my head.
“I don’t know what to say.” I’m confused and tears unwillingly leave me. I don’t understand the emotions laying heavy on my heart.
“I love you, Emma. I’ll always care for you. But I understand that you don’t feel the same toward me.” My eyes blur with tears as I watch him take my hand in his. “I wish you may one day want to give me another chance. And if you ever decide you could love us both, I’ll come for you.” He kisses the back of my hand and then turns it over to kiss my wrist.
“I’ll be here for you. If you need me to take away the pain. Just let me know.” He takes another deep breath and slowly rises to leave me.
A hole gashes my heart watching him. I know he could be lying and I should keep my guard up. I’ve met assholes like him who will say anything they can to get what they want. That’s what this is. It must be. I bet he’s lying about not using me for his own needs too. Well, two can play that game. I’m in desperate need and I’m willing to give him the chance to prove me wrong. Not that I think he will.
“Please,” I finally speak, just as he reaches the door. He quickly turns and I second guess my opinion of him when I see the hope in his eyes.
“Please what, Emma?”
“Please make it stop.”
“What do you want me to do?” Honestly, I don’t give a fuck. I just need this sensation to leave me. I can’t stand this heat that makes my body shake with need. I’m on the very edge of my release and it’s all I can think about. Swallowing thickly, I shake my head unable to think, and as though he understands, he settles between my thighs and pushes two large fingers into me and strokes against my g-spot. The pleasure is instant but still not enough. My body hums at the simple touch and I fall heavy against the mattress as my body gives in to the indulgence. He pinches my clit, and that’s all I need to take me over. A slow wave of pleasure rocks through my body. His touch leaves me as aftershocks make my entire body quiver. All too soon it’s over and the need to come again hits me instantly, frustrating the hell out of me. My head thrashes from side to side as my hands cover my face. I just want it to stop. Tears leak out of the corner of my eyes. It hurts too much.
The need slowly subsides as Luke’s warm tongue gently licks my core. “Better?” he asks, lifting his head only slightly. My hands grip his hair as a frustrated moan leaves me and I push myself back onto his tongue. My eyes pop open, realizing how desperate I’ve shown myself to be, and I expect him to laugh. Instead, he suckles my clit into his mouth and continues finger fucking me. I lay my head back and moan into the warm air. I’m vaguely aware that I’m pushing my pussy into his face, wanting more, needing more.