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It sounded all wrong when he threords back at me in his uber-sexy masculine accented voice I sucked in the side of led, “Yeah, I guess Yeah…”

He continued, see! How long before you admit the same?”

I blinked at hi ti”

He gave o on I opened my mouth, but the words stuck I felt the war my head I cry-talked for a few seconds, and I knew he didn’t understand a word I said I finally ran toit from the inside

He knocked and asked me to open the door I cry-shrieked that I needed a few moments alone I heard his footsteps as he returned to the living roo I knew there was no escaping this inevitable future A future I had never planned nor drea, and I knew I had to live it—with hi up Part of

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

A toA car will pick you up at seven”

I didn’t reply I looked at the clock and sagged back against my bed I had hours and decided I needed a nap I knew I had to meet him If I didn’t, he would come and carry me out Or he’d just enter and fill my apartment with more of his powerful self

Hoas I going to tell hi hi one down that road—never let hiht have gone if I’d never let him near me I replayedat hts

The first time our eyes locked, I knew I had to be honest with myself It was one of those moments when time stands still or moves in slow motion Just him and me as the rest of the rooaze as if he’d touched ht What had I said to her? I was defiled—contaminated—a man like hirasping at straws even then

Amir and I were probably meant to be One of those stupid love stories where no ht within ically be okay without him in my life Still full of numerous doubts—way more than I had hopes it would work out

I struggled to make myself presentable My eyes were so puffy and swollen I really couldn’t do htened h Instead of heels, I wore a tall pair of leather boots and no nylons I tried on every bra I owned, but none fit er breasts So I opted for a tank top under a sweater

I descended the stairs pro The driver was just co

around the car and nodded at me, “Miss Stanley?”

“Yes”