Bad Intentions (Hellions of Hade Harbor #1)

by Mila Kane

Parasitoids: Insects that eventually kill the host they feed on.

“She seems like the anti-Christ, so that’s comforting to know.”

She walked with her head down, holding an open textbook. She literally had her nose in a book. She was just as much of a fever dream as the rest of this picture-perfect place. Was there really anyone so angelic-looking? It seemed impossible.

The thought that she was freckled under her clothes had made me hard. A new kink unlocked?

good little girls like Lillian could destroy a guy like me. I knew my level, and Lillian Williams was far above it.

Pull your damn sweater up and stop letting people stare at your untouched skin.

“Yes, go. I’m sorry I interrupted your – sleeping – earlier.” He gave me a mocking smile and rested a long, thick arm above my head, leaning on the doorframe and making me feel tiny. “If you want some help getting a more satisfying sleep, let me know.”

“I couldn’t be more serious. From now on, you’ll smell like me, so whenever you move, you’ll remember who owns you.”

“Where were you last night, Lillian?” Lillian. I was starting to recognize his different levels of crazy. When he used my full name, he was annoyed, and serious.

There was something in his tone, something possessive. It looked like the richest guy at Hade Harbor High had found something he couldn’t buy. Or rather, someone.

“Wear my jersey. I want to see my number emblazoned on your back, like a goddamn owner’s tag,”

“Too much everything. Over and above me, all fucking around me, everywhere I look, it’s you.” His words were raw, pulled from a place of complete truth.

I love you, Freckles. I know I’m unforgivable…but if anyone can try to forgive a parasitoid like me…it’s you, my love – C