28: Must Have Rattled Him

NADINE

Minutes had passed before I realised I was still behind the door of my room. I had practically raced from the kitchen back to my room and slammed the door shut as if to shut out the feelings brewing inside me. I noticed I had been holding my breath and I quickly took in large gulps of air.

What the hell was I thinking?

This was someone I had vowed to stay away from and had pure disdain for. An animal! I touched my lips and realised they were swollen from the kiss.

I was totally dishevelled. His entirety had carried me away and I couldn't but succumb to the way his lips and tongue violated my mouth. I had laid myself bare to the desire to take him in, to give the will to explore every nook and cranny of my body.

I made my way to the bed, laid on my back and stared straight at the dark ceiling. The memory of the kiss kept reeling back and I didn't make any attempt to push them away. I remembered every detail and I longed for a redo.

Jesus Christ, what is wrong with me?

I had neve