CHAPTER TEN

VENITA:

My entire body felt like it was on the brink of bursting when he suddenly stopped. Yeah, the pain was there, intense and raw, but the pleasure was so much more overpowering. What got on my nerves was that he decided to start chit-chatting right at that very moment. Not just any chit-chat, either. It was a touchy subject, and I'd rather sweep that conversation under the rug.

Landon was the closest I'd ever been to a guy. Besides those few moments of pleasure by myself, I'd never let any guy touch me. But with Landon, it was an incredible and comforting experience, one that I truly wouldn't regret. The connection we had was something special, even with the numerous complicated emotions it brought. It marked a new and exhilarating chapter in my life, and I was eager to see how it would unfold. That mix of emotions—excitement, fear, and curiosity—was a whirlpool inside me, ready to dive into the unknown.

When he slammed into the headboard, I swear his eyes seemed to flash red. They