Wildest Dreams (Forbidden Love, #2)

by L.J. Shen

“I always thought he was hot. Had a thing for him growing up.” A croupy laugh bubbled out of me. “Actually, remember that night we first hooked up? That was because he rejected me. It was always him. Everything worked out fine in the end.” It was the same night I went ballistic over Cal and Row having sex behind my back. Definitely something I wanted to forget. “No, it didn’t,” he said tightly, his monotonous, clipped voice sounding extra harsh in my ears. “You belong with me. You and my kid.” Gravity, you asshole. That’s her name. “You’re high if you believe your own words,” I informed him. He ignored me, shaking his head. “I deserve a second chance. I freaked out. I wasn’t ready…” Holding back tears, I jerked my trembling chin up. “Well, you can’t meet her. You don’t deserve her. Never have.” “Don’t be a bitch. I’m trying to do the right thing here.” “Are you kidding me? A second ago, you were fine not knowing whether she was alive or not.” I tried to sidestep him again. “But now you’re here, and—” “And it doesn’t change anything,” I bit out. “You’re still a stranger, and I still don’t want you anywhere near my daughter.” I squeezed past him. “God dammit, Dylan, why do you always have to be so difficult?”