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“Eva.” His voice is low, and surprisingly gentle. “What’s wrong?”
I have a feeling there’s a lot more to him than meets the eye.
Something that tells me she’s taken care of in this big, expensive tower, but nobody truly takes care of her. She blows it off, saying she can take care of herself, and she can. I have no doubt. But she deserves more.
“Wanting you.” Fuck, I shouldn’t have said that. “Why shouldn’t you want me?” Her voice is barely a whisper. “Because I can’t give you what you deserve.” “What if I said that whatever you have to offer would be enough?” She bites her bottom lip, regret churning in her eyes as soon as the honest words leave her mouth. My brave girl.
She cranes her neck as she lifts onto her toes and plants a kiss on my cheek.
While the rest of the house is painted in varying shades of whites, creams, and grays, decorated by a boring-ass interior decorator, my room is the complete opposite. The walls are painted a deep crimson, and my furniture is made from dark, rustic wood. The comforter on my queen-sized bed is black with a big, furry leopard blanket thrown on top of it. The walk-in closet is half-empty, much to Deanna’s dismay. No expensive decorations adorning the walls, no fancy chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Just some pictures of Eric and my friends, along with a few rock band posters I never got around
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Love. The word alone raises goosebumps along my skin. Is that what this is?
No one’s ever given me a reason to believe that it exists. “What?” Graham tucks a strand of hair behind my ear. “What’s going on inside that beautiful head?” I think I’m falling in love with you. Do I tell him? What if he doesn’t feel the same? What if he does? “Graham,
Then she stretches up and wraps her hands around the back of my neck. “I heard what you said last night, but I hope I’m still allowed to kiss you every now and then.”
Mrs. Benson, the fairest rich bitch in all the land,
“Then I suggest you stop chit-chatting about whatever insignificant thing it is you’re talking about. This event is happening in a week, and we don’t have time to waste.” I hate this woman. She’s on a power trip when everyone here knows this is my event.
“And don’t come near me with a pickle if you want to live to see another day.” My head pops out from behind the refrigerator door. “You have some strong feelings against pickles.” He wrinkles his nose like a four-year old. “They’re a disgusting disgrace to the cucumber family.”
“Thank you for sharing this with me.” “Thank you for making me want to.”
Jen’s eyes fill with tears. “Things must be serious if you’re talking about meeting the family.” I nod again and set my fork down on the table. “We’re in love.”
Tears fight to the surface. “Thank you for that.” “If you want, I can have all of Eric’s things taken out of storage.” I nod, swiping a tear from my cheek. “I’d like that.”
“Hurry, Graham,” she murmurs. “I need to feel you inside me.” With a growl, I pull her down with me onto the mattress.
We both cry out, releasing the last of our pent-up frustration.
“I love you, Eva,” I say against her lips. “So much,” she whimpers. “Forever.”
I belong to her, and she belongs to me. It’s only her—it could only ever be her. We’re written in the stars. And I’m going to love Eva, take care of her, protect her, until I take my last breath.
wonder how this will be significant to the plot, oh wait this author is just so heavy handed with the Romeo and Juliet references I already know !
The turmoil emanating from his expressive green eyes gives him away.
“I need to tell you something. It’s important, and it can’t wait another second. I’ve waited too long already.” My gut twists. “Where are we going?”
“The men ... the men that abducted me that night ...” I stammer, struggling to get my thoughts out in a coherent manner. “That was you? You threw me in that van and tied me up?” My fingertips touch my cheek. “You hit me?”
My stomach lurches and I feel like I’m going to be sick. “Oh, my God.” I inch away from Graham until my back hits the door. “Oh, my God.”
A sob escapes me and I cover my face with my hands. “No! This is too much.” Graham cups my shoulders, rubbing my arms with his gentle touch. How can being in the hands of a monster feel so safe?
Eric’s letter
his eyes jumping from broken thing to broken thing, not yet realizing that his daughter is the most broken thing of all.