Lass (#BitterSweetHeat, #3)

by Harloe Rae

My father told me that a single second can change everything. In this moment, I finally believe him.

I’m thankful to have a decent roommate option. I won’t blow it because he’s hot and my lady bits want his beef stick.”

“Dude, he wants forever with this girl. I recognize that look,” Trey says. He lifts a brow at me. “I’m not giving you shit, rookie. I know how it is.”

I whip open the door in a flurry and almost swallow my tongue. The sight of Shane, in all his masculine glory, makes my knees tremble. Are those angels singing? I should have stalled a few more moments. Abort, abort, my brain screams. Mayday, mayday. Lady-bits are a lost cause. Need immediate back-up.

Good luck future husband—high standards for sure. But expecting that level of commitment and adoration is second nature. My father worships the ground my mother walks on and vice versa. I grew up absorbing their affection.

Fuck. Running with a boner is horribly uncomfortable. I dash into my room to throw on another layer for moral support. Clearly my cock can’t be trusted. Not

“It was never my idea to play in the first place. This is your game, Adds. I’m waiting for the rules to change.”

You’re my deepest, most sinful desire. The feelings you evoke within me are far from redeemable. My craving for you is unforgivable, but I don’t give a damn anymore.” “That’s kinda... romantic, in a slightly twisted way.” Her tone is too hesitant for me. “You’re my sweet corruption, Adds. There’s no doubting my feelings for you.”

I force out and swing my gaze to the ceiling. This girl will be the end of me all right. And I’m going to love every blue-ball minute.

“You need attention?” I remove her heels and throw them over my shoulder. “Get that from me. I take care of you. All your smiles are mine. There’s no need to provoke me, Adds. I’m right fucking here, waiting for a sign you’re ready.”

“Nah. When you know, you know. Time is just a number. Don’t waste it wondering if enough has gone by.”

“Good luck,” Jack grunts. “Women are tough nuts to crack. Just when you’ve got a handle on them? Poof, they change their minds and demand something else.”

“You know me, Adds.” I pound on my chest. “I’ll always want to do right by you. I’m gonna fuck up and say stupid stuff, but that will never change how I feel. I love you so damn much, nothing else exists. Where you end is where I begin, connected in an infinite loop. Please give me another chance, Adds. You can trust me.”

“Marry me, Addison Jaymes. This time for real, because we want to. For no other reason but our love. Marry me because I can’t live without you. Nothing could keep me away from you, and I want it in writing. Marry me and agree to be my family, with our little blessing in tow. Marry me because I’m fucking crazy about you, Adds.”