Shane cut across the driveway, and when the doors closed, there was nothing but him. His scent, his breathing, and his chest against my cheek. I came harder than I had any right to and yet I felt like I was where I belonged. I valued these moments where he treated me like I was his, like I was precious and fragile. Even if it was all a lie. I knew I meant something to him. His hot and cold actions had my head spinning, but it did nothing to deter my stubborn heart. I couldn’t help but hope something would come from today. Whatever this was. Squinting as a blinding light flashed, my eyes adjusted before widening. The first and second floor came into view as the elevator went up, up, up.
Holy shit.
Shane’s grip on me tightened, and my eyes fluttered closed as I leaned into him. The elevator stopped with a ding. When the doors opened, curiosity had me peering forward again. I wasn’t sure what I thought
Pick your poison:Lose Control ~ Teddy SwimsNeon ~ LivingstonArchitect ~ LivingstonShaneThe walls are closing in, reality and dream collide as I glare at the closed door that served as a barrier between me and the witch who has enchanted my soul from the very fucking beginning. It’s impossible to keep my breathing quiet as I struggle for air. She’d hear my rasps, my gulps, if not for the running water. Gripping my chest, gravity yanks and I fall to my knees.I lose control.Max fights to come forward, and I have to shove him back. Digging my claws in, it’s only when the warmth of my blood coats my fingers, does my senses sharpen and my lungs expand. The air fills my chest and oxygen rushed to my brain. My shoulders shook following the sound of her splashing in the other room; completely oblivious to my despair as it bleeds from every pore in my body.My curse was loving someone who couldn’t be bothered to remember me.Adea was the shackle fastened around my ankle.A reminder I wou
ShaneMy breathing calmed as the bite sized woman glared up at me. The overwhelming need to bury my cock in her pussy came over me. I always loved it when she was like this. That fire in her gaze did things to me. It reminded me of the little girl who defied her father and gave me her virginity. Taking a step forward, I invaded her space. She nibbled on her lip nervously, but didn’t retreat. It’s as if deep, deep down, Adea knew what was hers was mine.We both knew who had the upper hand here. I don’t get some sick satisfaction at knowing I have all the power; don’t like the possibility she could think I was holding her here like he did all those years ago. My skin crawled as I banished those thoughts and focused on the way she shifted her weight from one foot to the other. Lowering my gaze to those beautiful curves barely concealed beneath the towel wrapped tightly around her body. Noting where my attention was, her arms folded
Empty ~ LetdownGo to Hell ~ LetdownIt took a moment for my words to register. My mouth watered as Adea’s eyes shone with unshed tears. When she accepted that the big bad bogey man hadn’t sent me, she relaxed. As if I were a better choice in comparison. She wanted to know more, and I wanted to give it to her.“I’m an open book, Princess. Ask away.”She gave me a skeptical look. We both knew that was a lie, but she didn’t comment. I could feel the change in the air, the eagerness this opportunity presented.“Why do you lick my tears?”I hadn’t meant to, but I burst into laughter. Dropping my forehead to hers, I couldn’t stop the smile that came with full force. Of all the things she wanted to know, she started with that? It was moments like this that caught me off guard and make me wish for what I can’t have.In another life, I wouldn’t hurt her, and she wouldn’t hate me.In another life, she would want me.“What’s so funny?” she grumbled.Straightening, I shook my head.“I’ve always
Lifetime ~ LivingstonShaneAdea wanted to know what I had up my sleeve. Well, there it was. Telling from the sharp inhale and the way her breasts pushed against my chest. It worked. I took my time kissing her. I sucked on her flesh before lifting off of her. Staring at her, I watched as she stared at my hair. She always loved it. When our gaze met, she blinked before smiling. She shook her head and then tried to yank free. I held tightly before releasing her. She crossed her arms. Of course, she didn’t believe me. As if I were someone to tell a joke or lie. I didn’t lie. Not to her. Withholding the truth wasn’t lying. I’d get angry if I wasn’t so serious. I’d expected… I don’t know what I thought she’d say. I sighed.That was a lie.I wanted her to believe me.No matter what.I’d done so much more based on a promise made centuries ago.“That’s the best you’ve got?” she huffed.Pulling me back to the present, she had a suspicious look in her eye. Like a teacher who caught her student,
Lifetime ~ Livingston(Because it still works lol)AdeaShane took his warmth with him, and my skin pebbled. I blinked up at the ceiling before I stared at his back. It seemed unfair. I lay naked beside him, while he was the exact opposite. Sitting up, I reached out, my fingers hesitated. We’d gone so much farther today than we ever had before. I didn’t want to lose him. I touched his back. Everything happened so fast. I couldn’t even track it. His spine straightened, and in a flash, he gripped my arm. I yelped as our eyes locked. There was a haunted look in his gaze, but when he blinked, it was gone. He released me and took a deep, shuddering breath.“Shane…”“I needed to get up,” he replied gruffly.“Yeah? That’s fine. I don’t mind,” I answered carefully.“If we stayed like that, I would have fucked you again.”“I wouldn’t have minded that either,” I laughed.“Mm..” he hummed.“Don’t think you’re off the hook just because you’re willing to be cute.”Crawling to the edge of the bed,
“You’re sticking with this story?”Doubt. Of course I doubted him. Shane was saying that not only did he know about our past lives, multiple past lives, but he also knew who Gabe ended up with. While it’s been interesting up to this point, this little detail had my full attention. I have wanted nothing more than my best friend’s happiness. And Shane dangled the bait in front of me. There was no way I wasn’t going to bite.“I’m giving you the truth. You asked and I delivered.”His eyes were lit up like the stars in the night sky and I couldn’t help but smile at him. I liked him like this. Goddess, I loved it. I didn’t want him to revert into alphahole Shane because I knew he was still in there.“You didn’t give me shit.”“I—”“Ah, I’m not done, sir. You told me you knew who his mate was. You didn’t give me a name,” I bargained.“Oh, Princess. I told you that I knew something you didn’t. I never said I’d tell you the details.”“That’s not… how that works.” Uncrossing my arms, I leaned f
The nervousness in Shane’s eyes was replaced with understanding, his features relaxed as his body against mine sagged in relief. I didn’t bother trying to stop the smile from stretching across my face. We were in a bubble of our own world and I’d do anything to stay. His signature smirk pulled at the corner of his lip and he leaned down. Gravitating toward him until we were so close, I could feel his breath on the side of my face. I should be excited because, against my better judgment, I wanted to trust him, and needed to know who Gabe’s mate was. But all I could feel was my thighs clenching as he licked his lips, the wetness light on my ear.“You said we were cursed.”“Yes.” His response was slow and drawn up, as if unsure of where I was going. His eyes flashed as he stared intently at me. My face reflected back at me as if I was the only person in the world.“How did we become cursed?” The silence was deafening. I don’t even think he was breathing. Then he was moving, and I was bei
M&M’s for Breakfast ~ NaikaNeeding to see more of the painting, I turned from him. Squinting, trying to make out the images. Just like in the hallway, some decorated the walls of his room. There’s a sword piercing a bleeding heart on this one. Beside it, another grabbed my attention. There were lighter colors on this one. Hands hurriedly grabbing at… is that potatoes scattered on the ground? One after the other, I stopped and took it in before moving to the next. Until I came across one, I couldn’t shake.Long brown hair flowed down, down, down. A woman in what looked like a lake reached for Shane. Her fingers brushed against an inked chest as he stared down at her. There was so much love in his gaze, it made my chest twang with a pain I couldn’t understand. These are familiar, but that’s all wrong because I don’t recall this. Even if Shane was telling the truth about the past lives thing, would it make sense for him to remember and for me not to?Still, I stare at the way he watches