Fall I Want (Cozy Creek Collection #1)

by Lyra Parish

Her phone buzzes in her leggings pocket. “That’s probably my boyfriend checking on me.” “Fuck him. Right now, you’re my entertainment, Autumn.” She swallows hard.

“Fuck him. Right now, you’re my entertainment, Autumn.” She swallows hard. “Now.” I cross my ankles, leaning against the counter. “We’re negotiating.” “Negotiating?” “Yes, do you know what that word means?” She scoffs. “You’re an asshole.” “Thank you.” I give her a sarcastic grin. I’m glad she believes that’s who I am. It’s best for both of us if she stays away from me. Broken people break people, and I don’t want to do that to her or anyone.

Broken people break people, and I don’t want to do that...

Zane watches me. “What happened?” “I thought you sent me this dress.” His brows furrow. “I—” “Sebastian did.” With a clenched jaw, he exhales slowly. “Can we leave, please?” “Yes, I’d very much appreciate that.” Zane grabs my hand, guiding me down the hallway. “Fuck him,” he seethes. I enjoy his protective side and that he even noticed. “You’re mine, Autumn,” he confirms as an electric current hums between us.

“I’d dance with you in Hell,” he admits. “You’re so damn beautiful.”

“Dripping fucking wet like a goddamn needy girl.” “Your needy girl,” I say,

“I’m not going anywhere, Pumpkin.” “Is that a promise?” I ask, turning my head enough to meet his soft eyes. “One I’ll keep for a lifetime,” he whispers.

“You’re too good to me.” “No. You’ve just never been treated the way you deserve. This is the bare minimum, Pumpkin.”