Mavy smiles at me and I attempt my best polite smile but I’m sure it comes out a grimace. Customers I can do, but new people I’m forced to interact with out of my circle? I internally cringe and want to crawl into a hole and die. I suck at girlfriends, I’ve never had them and the way she’s looking at me like she’s craving affection is sending me into my fight or flight response. I take a deep breath to steady myself. I don’t want to come off as a bitch, I just really suck at making friends.“We’ve already been here longer than we normally stay in a single place, so I’m hopeful this is our final destination,” Mavy said cheerfully. The hope in her gaze made me feel like I had to say something.“Fingers crossed you can stay. Auburn is a sweet little town. I don’t have plans on ever leaving,” I said.I started getting my area ready, grabbing clean shot glasses for the drip, refilling the white chocolate powder next to the espresso machine, and checking the chocolate syrup to make sure it
My jaw dropped as my entire body froze. I couldn’t think, couldn’t form words, couldn’t breathe as my lashes fluttered. The memory of last night flashed through my mind, my body warmed as the ghost of his hands all over my body caused a delicious shiver to run down my spine. Mavy squealed and bound over to the drive-thru window, she leaned forward and gripped the lever before pulling it open.My brain still hadn’t started working and I couldn’t hear any of the words that came out of her mouth. All I saw was there mouths moving but his eyes stayed on mine. Only when they darted to Mavy was I able to breathe, to move, to think. Goddess. Why is he here?Mavy looked back over her shoulder at me and smiled before turning back to Shane. She chastised him and he smiled, actually smiled. It was the first time I’d ever seen his lips turn up in anything other than a smirk or snarl. My heart fluttered and my throat dried. I needed to get a hold of myself. This is the man that had hurt me last ni
When I refused to say anything about Shane, Mavy seemed to get the hint and didn’t bring it up for the remainder of our shift. If she was upset she didn’t show it. She went on about something, but the sound of my blood pumping in my ears made it hard to pay attention to anything she said. I just nodded and answered sweetly as she talked. I hid my face until I cooled down and counted down the minutes until I could finally clock out.I ran out of there so fast I’m surprised I didn’t run into the sliding door or fall on my face. I don’t even know how I made it home, I was shocked to realize I had no recollection of the drive. My mind was a jumble of thoughts as every scene with Shane flit through my mind, every shared word with Mavy, and images of Max as he stared at me with so much affection it made me met.Gabe was busy with his shift, so I wouldn’t be seeing him unless he got home before I went in for my shift tonight. I locked the door behind me and was thankful for a clean house. Th
When I walked out of the shower, I wasn’t the least bit surprised that the headboard was still banging against the walls. Leo groaned before begging for more and Gabe must have covered his mouth because his cries were muffled. I couldn’t help but giggle as I walked over to my closet. Tonight would be like every other night. I’d get dressed and go to work. I’d serve my client like I served the others and I wouldn’t let him do what he’d done the night before.Oh, the lies we tell.I don’t want to hear it, Kor.He was delicious. Sex was so good, I had to sleep for hours.I really can’t with you.I pretended to sound angry fought the urge to laugh. She didn’t need anymore reason to think she was right. I didn’t need to admit it for the both of us to know what I thought of him. There was nothing that needed to be shared because there was no secrets between us. She was my other half and I hers. Just because I could feel her didn’t mean I could understand why she felt the way she did. I wish
Before I could even attempt to explain that no man will tell me if I’m available or not, Randy placed my shots in front of me. He nodded to me and I gave him a thankful smile before noticing there was an extra. Even Randy thought I needed an extra pick me up. Without another word, I threw them back one at a time. It burned going down until I reached the last one. His gaze darted to Star as she ordered another round. My gaze scanned the room and grazed over women twerking, grinding, and shaking their breasts. I ignored the fact that I was looking for someone and turned back to Star as she spoke.“Do you know how much your cut is yet?” Star asked curiously. Star liked money, I mean we all did, but she really liked numbers. She’d previously been in school for accounting when she realized there wasn’t really any money in it. I shook my head and tried my best to keep the sour expression from my face.“No, not yet, but I don’t plan on quitting,” I said.“Of course not. The money’s too good,”
I was so irritated, I was surprised there wasn’t smoke coming out of my nose. Char was probably the hardest person to talk to. Even with all of the customer service experience I had under my belt, one sentence out of her mouth had me ready to tie my hair back and ask her to meet me outside. Taking a deep breath, I ask Randy for another shot. I can feel Char’s gaze on the side of my face, but I really don’t care. The bartender, makes me another set and I down it so fast, my belly warms.I glared at her before turning on my heel without another word and make my way toward the VIP rooms. I pass by one of the girls on her hands, while a client hods her thighs while she grinds her pussy in his face. When I’m this irritated, I think of Chance. It was easy with him, I could unleash all of this pent up frustration, and he’d be a good boy for me. How the hell was I going to do this with Shane? Goosebumps broke out along my arms at just th
I refused to blink, refused to let the tears escape tonight. I’d cried enough and if I let one tear escape, the dam would break free and I’d show Chance a side of me he’s never seen. There was something about this moment that I craved, that I had wanted with Shane. Max gave me an ounce of it when I wanted a pound. It hadn’t been enough. It felt like I’d gotten a sip of water in a dry desert and I was dying of thirst.My heart was weak from the night before, the need to have someone care for me stopped the words from coming out. He released my arm and I dropped it to my side as he fell to his knees in front of me. I stared down at him as I watched him. I waited with baited breath until gray eyes peered up at me. Leaning forward, his lips caressed each ugly bruise and I inhaled sharply when he used his hand to move my leg. My legs opened for him. He didn’t have to be a wolf to smell my arousal.I could
Chance’s gray eyes bore into my brown ones. The question in his morphed as a look of understanding flashed in them. One second he’d been submissive and in the next he was dominant. I didn’t have to tell Chance what I wanted, he knew me and he knew my body like he’d explored it many times before, as if he wasn’t a stranger to my body and in a way, he wasn’t. I watched as he leaned in, his eyes held mine as his flat pink tongue slid into my pussy. My lips parting and wrapping around him as my legs widened for him. A moan fell from my lips as he slowly pushed deeper inside of me, his head inching forward. My chest rose and fell as I fought the urge to lose my eyes and let my head drop back. The need to bear witness to his snake-like tongue as it disappeared inside of me won out. My jaw dropped as he pushed deep, his tongue stretching as it pushed inside of me, and I watched as his nose pressed against my pelvic bone.“Goddess,” I groaned. “That… that feels so good.” Pulling out of my cun
Shane’s words are a shock to my system. Silence stretches between us, and I don’t know how long we sit there. I watched as he ran his lips against my knuckles before kissing the back of my hand. I can’t keep my eyes off of him, and as I stare at the side of his face, anger bubbles inside of me.What the hell is he thinking?Unlike the night I met him in this life, there’s no hate there. Shane emits love and patience, and if I hadn’t already spent the time that I had with him, I would have thought I was dreaming. His lashes are unfairly curled, his nose sharp, and as he straightens, I sigh as he runs his fingers through his hair. I don’t need memories of my past life to know that’s always been my favorite thing.Shane’s walls have come crumbling down, and now that I’ve got the man I love marked, and in bed with me, I can’t help but wonder why the fuck he’s here. His eyes meet mine and the corner of his lip pulls back until he flashes me with that panty-dropping smirk. Meanwhile, I’m st
Shadow ~ LivingstonCry ~ Benson BooneAdeaSilence. Absolute silence. I couldn’t even hear his breathing. One glance at his chest proved he hadn’t taken a breath since the words left my mouth. I waited for his answer, but his next breath was all I got before he lifted me up. Supporting my weight, he turned and walked to the sectional. With him leaning back, it felt good being in his arms for this conversation.“Of all the things you could ask…”“You said you’d answer anything,” I reminded.“I did.”“But not this?” I asked curiously.“I will. Just… give me a minute.”“Okay,” I breathed.Lowering my gaze, I gave him a second. My fingers danced along his defined abs as I waited. His chest rose and fell and I glanced up as he ran his hand through his hair. My favorite curl rebelliously dropping back into place on his forehead. His jaw ticked, and I wondered if it was that big of a deal for him to appear, what I would call, pissed.“You had come to stay with me. When I heard you were home
AdeaShane’s heat vibrated against mine. He fit perfectly. Everything had been going so well and now it felt like the ground beneath our feet was shaking. My natural instinct was to look at his lips, to reach out for him, to beg him to make it go away like he had in the truck on the way here. But the time for running had past, and this was a hurtle I couldn’t avoid.There was nothing that could make me feel better about this situation. Images of Shane fucking a multitude of faceless, hot, nameless women flashed one after the other through my mind. No one could make me question my self worth, but when it came to him, Goddess, it was impossible to see how I could ever be enough. Beka walking into the space that’s supposed to be mine set flame to the gasoline that lay at our feet. But, of course, instead of making it better, Shane outright admitted he’d been with women. I wanted to laugh. Knowing he’d probably never turned anyone down until today left a bitter taste in my mouth. It didn’
As soon as I came from the high Shane gave me, the anger came flooding back. And the bastard had the audacity to smile. I don’t know how he did it, but he saw everything. Well, I guess if we’d live multiple lives, he’d know everything about me. I didn’t understand why he could remember, while I couldn’t. His smirk turned into a shit-eating grin, pulling at both corners of his mouth, and my stomach flip-flopped. My pussy still spasmed in the aftermath of my orgasm, but Shane dropped his forehead to mine and laughed. I pushed against his chest, but with a twist of the wrist; I moaned and jerked against him. His shirt was soaked, and I spat it out. It was warm and wet where it fell against my thigh.Bastard.“What’s so fucking funny?” I snapped. Quickly, I swiped at the drool on my chin. The two parts of me waged a war; the one that loved him and the one that resented him. One second I was gushing for him and the next I wanted to punch the ass. His shoulders shook as he pulled his fingers
Shane’s eyes held mine and I tracked the movement of his tongue as it slid along his bottom lip. His head dipped as he lowered himself, as if he couldn’t get close enough. And I watched as he ran his hard, flat tongue up my spread lips. I fought the urge to close my eyes and throw my head back. The need to revel in the pleasure Shane gave me was strong, but I couldn’t. His eyes darkened as he closed his mouth and his throat bobbed. And I was thankful I kept my eyes on him. His lashes fluttered as he savored my taste. Shane was more beautiful than the paintings hanging on the wall. He was a work of art and I could stare at him for hours, days, weeks; however long I could.“More,” I demanded.A rumbling sound sent goosebumps down my arms. My lips parted as his mouth opened and his pink tongue darted out. My thighs shook as I watched it flick over my clit. I widened my legs; needy for more, so much more. My fingers curled against his scalp and I pulled on his hair. Willing him to give me
Aphrodite ~ Sam ShortInstinct told me I needed to protect myself. The need to wrap my arms around myself was strong, but Shane was everywhere. He lifted me and I wrapped my legs around his waist. My hands rested on his chest. He pressed a kiss to my hair, my forehead, my nose. Even as I wanted to escape this wretched feeling in my chest, I couldn’t help but burrow closer. My lashes fluttering to a close as he murmured my name. I swallowed the lump in my throat and let my hands fall as he placed me on the table.The sweet happiness that made me so giddy I ran from him was gone. And in its place a small hole. Pettiness, anger, and jealousy clawed at my chest. His shirt had ridden up less than an inch more and I would be on full display. My gaze trailed up the ridges and dips of his abdomen. Beneath the light, I noticed the light markings of scars on the back of his biceps and arms. Muscles turned to broad shoulders, but my gaze locked on my mark.Shane is mine.Always has been.Always
Go to Hell ~ LetdownAdeaThe silence was deafening. It was so still, you could hear a pin drop. Just an arm’s length away, his slow breaths filled the silence as Shane hovered behind me. I refused to look at him just yet. My emotions waged war within me. Did I want to yell or cry? I needed a moment. Closing my eyes, I took several deep breaths, trying and failing to calm myself down.Breathe in.1…2…3…4…Hold.1…2…3…4…Exhale.1…2…3…4…The damn breathing thing thing wasn’t working. Back when Gabe and I first came here, he taught me this breathing technique to help with my panic attacks. Instead of pushing thoughts of him away, it did the opposite. Every time I inhaled, I got lungfuls of Shane, his presence surrounded me. Demolishing the wall of safety I tried so hard to build up. As if he heard the wall come tumbling down, he stepped closer. The heat came off of him in waves, cutting through the short distance and caressed me. It was so hard to be mad at him, but my mind and
My skin heated, and it felt as if my blood were boiling. I don’t know which part I was more angry about. This woman being here in my space, the supposed plan to remove her from the premises, or the way Shane called her name. Was it a nickname? Maybe it was all the above that truly pissed me off. My gaze locked with Gabe’s and I gave him the ‘Am I the only one insane here?’ look, but he just shook his head reassuringly. So either I wasn’t, or the two of us were both equally crazy. Turning my focus back to Beka, I waited impatiently for what she’d say. My lip curled as she softened her eyes and pouted.“When you didn’t come back, I was worried. On top of that, you didn’t answer any of my texts.” She hunched her shoulders, making herself appear smaller. We’re taught this at a young age to show an aggressive male we were weak and meant no harm. My skin crawled as she leaned into him, invading his space. I bit back the whine in my throat as my insecure thoughts swirled through my mind.Is s
I am not okay ~ Jelly RollAdeaKorra caught her scent before I could, and she was seething. Alarm bells were going off. There was a female in our mate’s suite. I didn’t know when it happened, but we had claimed not only Shane, but this area as ours. Only those we allowed were permitted to be here, and this woman wasn’t supposed to be here. My wolf snarled and snapped her fierce jaws at the uninvited guest. Normally, I can keep her under control, but right now, it felt like we were one and the same.Her anger, her hate, her pain, her need to draw blood—all of it was mine.My eyes trailed up from her red Jimmy Choos, along her thin yet muscular legs, to the white skirt that left nothing to the imagination, past her breasts that were barely covered by an uncountable number of diamonds. Red-kissed lips with a perfect cupid’s bow jutted out in a pout that matched her heels, blue eyes that instantly zoned in on Shane, and too-straight princess blonde hair flowed down her back.Still, she wo