Ch. 27 Never Far

Olivia

“Good morning, sunshine!” Kyle greets me with a beaming smile at the bakery where we’re meeting for coffee..

“Good morning!” I try to match his sunny disposition, hoping my face doesn’t give me away.

I spent the entire night last night convincing myself I have nothing to feel guilty about. I didn’t ask to be kissed. But there’s only one problem with that theory. I liked it.

Of course I liked it! It’s the bond. My body is built to crave my mates, to respond pleasurably to their every touch. And boy did I respond. A wave of shame washes over me at the memory. That and a gush of slick in my panties.

I agonized all night over whether or not I should tell him. But no, I’m not even sure what Kyle and I are, so there’s no need to confess, right? So why do I feel like I’ve done something wrong?

“I’ve missed you.” Kyle says, and I feel the knife twist a little deeper. “I should be at the hospital with you more. I came along to support you and all I’ve done is work.”

“It’s okay. I u