Lex (Unexpected, #5)

by Cora Rose

I don’t trust a person who can’t handle the responsibility of watering a real plant once a week.

“Everyone has emergencies, but you have to remember that an emergency on your part does not constitute one on mine.”

I use my finger to gently lift his chin and force his gaze to mine. “Was that your first kiss?”

I swear to all that is holy, I thought I was asexual. For thirty years I’ve walked through life not feeling any type of sexual interest in others.

He’s fire, and I’m a suicidal moth. I know he’s bad for me, but I can’t stay away.

He won’t be kissing anyone else but me. His mouth is mine. His whole body is mine. I didn’t have parents and I never learned how to share.

“Do you have any other family?” he asks. “No. All I have is Emery and Brenda. And that’s all I need.” William sighs against me, his breath tickling my skin. “And me,” he whispers. Why, yes, it seems that I do.

“Everyone is so envious,” Diablo says with glee. “No one knows my secret weapon.”

“They make those cordless now, you know,” I say. “Really, that is so inefficient. What if you had to dismember someone outdoors?”

“Lexington, I don’t see anyone else when you’re around.” “Oh, fuck off.” “I’m serious. Why do you think I’ve never…done anything with anyone before?” His foot eases off the gas pedal and he quickly eyes me. “I wasn’t interested in anything like that until I saw you.”

“Who said I’d marry you?” I ask, arching an eyebrow at him. He glances up at me, those blue eyes of his so endearing, and I just melt. “Fine. If you insist. We will discuss details later.”

“Who’s going to love me now that she’s gone?” I whisper. William reaches over and clasps my hand. “Me, Lexington. Me. I will love you.”