Total pages in book: 80
Estimated words: 77850 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 389(@200wpm)___ 311(@250wpm)___ 260(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 77850 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 389(@200wpm)___ 311(@250wpm)___ 260(@300wpm)
“Maya and I are nothing. We have never been anything. I only want you.”
“She seemed to think otherwise,” I say, remembering what she said when she saw me.
“It’s done. It’s ended. Now, your place or mine?” There’s a hint of urgency. He’s eager to move past the conversation stage and onto more important things.
“Mine.” I rattle off my address, my mind focused on what comes next.
He drives fast, and it isn’t long until we reach my new apartment. It’s not as flashy as my house with Deven, but it’s all mine. “Did you already know where I live?” I ask.
“Yes.”
“Hmm…” I get out before he can open my door. He walks over to me and stands right near me. I fish my keys from my bag before I spin around to face him. “You aren’t invited in, just so you’re aware.”
He licks his lips, and I want to let him in. Oh, God, do I. I want to let him in to play with me. Make me come three times in one night again. Fuck, that would be so good.
But I can’t.
I have to think rationally.
And fucking Reon is far from any rational thought process I might be having.
Even if my body craves him.
He reaches for me, and I step back.
“How long ago did you end it?”
“It never really started. I never fucked her, Caterpillar.”
“Have you fucked anyone since me?” I ask.
“No. I tried, though. I touched one woman, but when she touched me, I had to make it stop. It seems I enjoy the pleasure of your company above all others.” His jaw tics at his words.
“Good, keep it that way.” I turn to walk to the door, and as I do, he reaches for my hip and spins me back around, bringing me to him so our bodies are touching. He lifts his hand to my mouth, and his thumb pulls at my bottom lip. “When can I see you again?”
“Soon,” I say breathily.
“Give me a better answer,” he demands, his lust-filled gaze on my lips.
“A date. Tomorrow night.”
“Done.” He pulls away and strides to his car. When he reaches it, he turns and looks back. “Get inside, Caterpillar.”
I do as he says, opening the door and entering the building. When I shut the door, I fall against it.
I want that man.
What I had with Deven is nothing compared to how I feel for Reon. And I knew Deven a lot better. Granted, I didn’t think he would cheat on me. That one came as a surprise from left field.
Could Reon be the same?
I’m so close to falling for Reon, but I’m holding back, keeping a little piece of myself tucked away and hidden. What if he fucked around on me the way my ex-husband had?
I survived Deven just fine.
But something tells me I may not survive Reon.
I hate that those thoughts are even entering my head.
I hate that I even consider them.
Maybe I should let Reon kill Deven for all the thoughts he makes me have.
Just as I close my apartment door behind me, a knock sounds on it, making me jump.
“Hold on.”
Managing a smile, I wonder what Reon plans to say now.
Will I let him in this time? Possibly.
Pulling open the door, I’m not met with a stare that makes my heart miss a beat. No, I’m met with an animalistic, almost ferocious flare.
“Lilith?”
“Yes?” I say, looking at Soren. He hands me a letter, then turns and heads down the hallway. “What’s this?” I call after him.
“Don’t tell Reon. Let’s keep it a secret.” He isn’t asking; no, it’s more of a threat.
After shutting the door and locking it, I open the envelope.
Lilith,
You are cordially invited to an exclusive event.
Wear a red dress. And comfortable shoes.
It will be a pleasure for the Society to host you.
On your arrival, you will receive a down payment of fifty thousand dollars.
We look forward to seeing you.
The Creed of the Forsaken Society
.
A shiver makes its way down my spine as I see the date and time listed below.
And the feeling is not good.
TWENTY-THREE
REON
When I returned home last night, I fell asleep dreaming of her.
Always fucking her.
I let work consume my mind for most of the day, as I typically do, until I can’t take it any longer. I finish up early, anxious to see her in a few hours.
Alone with my thoughts, I remember she took my cell into the bathroom with her.
What was that about?
Seeing nothing urgent in my call log or messages, I open the camera roll. There is a new video, and her stunning face stares back at me in the thumbnail. I press play, and she comes to life.
Fuck.
She’s rolling her fingers over her nipples.
Holy mother of God.
My cock is hard as fuck.
Finding her number, of which she is unaware I have, I press call. She answers after the first ring, her sweet, sultry voice saying hello.