Punished (Calavera Hotels #1)

by Nix Murguia

It wasn’t until I walked into a house party and saw her in Bryan’s lap that I felt the weight of losing her. In the end, I was responsible for her running to Bryan, but it didn’t stop me from hating her for trusting someone like him. It didn’t stop me from hating myself for letting her get away.

Sometimes, it just took a kind voice, a mantra, or affirmation to ground you. Words that provided you with a small light in the dark tunnel of your mind.

“Mireya. I didn’t see you when I walked in,” he says when he approaches the desk. Oh. My bad. I was getting head in the utility closet with the man you used me to help set up.

Grilled cheese is the best option for Sopa. We need the best of both worlds.” He flashes me a sincere smile as he dips his sandwich into the soup. “Okay, Hannah Montana.

I play with her hair until she falls asleep, and before I meet her there, I make a mental reminder to fuck Bryan’s life up as soon as possible.

FUCK YOU BRYAN I HOPE IT HURTS

Mireya: Did I sleepwalk last night? (teeth clenching emoji) Adrian: No. But if you ask me to fuck you again while sleepwalking, I’m going for it.

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“I wasn’t sure how to say it, or if it would come out right. I’m not romantic, and I sure as hell am not Prince Charming. I want you in a selfish way. It’s toxic and possessive. I don’t want to give into what I am feeling, but I don’t want to lose you either. If we’re going to do this, then I need to know that you are okay with my lifestyle and my choices.

I kiss her. Kill or be killed. I will kill every thought going forward that told me she deserves better. She deserves me, and I will make myself enough for her.

“I’m thinking this dress is too tight, and I am going to have to kill every man who is looking at you.” “Do you ever not think of violence?” “Not when it comes to you.”