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“Of course there won’t be a repeat of that night. After all, I can only lose my virginity once.
After all, pretending never hurt anyone.
didn’t need to intervene. I had it handled.” There’s a stubborn tilt to her chin. “I’m sure you did, but this is my club and we don’t tolerate harassment.” “And I guess all cases of harassment get personal attention from the owner?”
“You know, your attitude leaves a lot to be desired,”
“Does it matter?” “Yes.” And strangely enough, it does.
She’s the only thing on my mind.
“Sometimes reality outstrips imagination.”
mine. I want to kiss her, but I don’t. The emotions Delilah brings out in me are unfamiliar. They make me feel out of control, and I don’t like feeling out of control.
“Maybe not even then.” It’s all I can offer, even though for the first time in my life I wish I had more than emptiness inside me to give to someone.
It’s too soon to start imagining a future where we might spend more and more nights curled up like this. Unfortunately, my heart isn’t listening to those words of wisdom. It’s too busy beating in time with his.
For a heartbeat or ten, our gazes are locked together, and I swear I can see what I feel for him reflected back at me.
“There’ll be an us in my heart forever, Delilah. Even if there isn’t in yours anymore. I’m not leaving until I’ve done everything in my power to convince you that you’ll never have to give anyone else a second chance again. I’ll be the last chance you’ll ever need to take.”
