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“No, it's a good thing. I'm glad you treat me like I'm independent and don't boss me around. It's hot seeing you ordering around at meetings but...”

“You think I'm hot when I'm demanding?” I can hear the smirk in his voice.

“When you're demanding others. It's intimidating when you do it to me.”

“I could do a lot of things to you,” he says seductively.

“Well... you'll be back tomorrow.” I bite my lip, thinking of what he's going to do to me.

Chapter Fifty-Two

It's graduation night and I'm kind of excited. After tonight, my teenage life is over and my adult life starts. I've been in my room doing my hair and makeup for the last hour. I've straightened my hair, which makes it look like its gained a couple inches. I slide into my dress or more like squeeze into it. Even though I have a petite figure, with a dress this skintight, it takes some effort to get into. I put on some heels and go downstairs to where Axe is eating in the kitchen with Dash. When I step into the room, both of their attention turns to me.

“Fuck,” Axe growls. He is wearing black pants and a black button-down shirt with the first couple buttons undone. His hair is gelled which makes his jaw look sharper since it isn't scruffy like usual.

“Damn. I now know why you fell for her.” Dash gives me a charming smile.

Axe walks over to me but his eyes don't leave my body. His eyes keep getting darker. When he places his large hands on my waist and curls his fingers around my back, I feel sexy. Having him hold me makes me realise how tiny my waist is. This dress is highlighting that.

“Let's go now before I don't let you leave this house,” he says in a low voice.

“So you like the dress?” I bite my lip.

“I'll show you how much I like it later tonight. Let's go.” Axe and I walk to the door.

“Have fun, Elora,” Dash calls after us.

“Thanks,” I say.

Axe and I get in the car and he starts driving. He places his hand on my thigh, pressing his fingertips hard against the dress. I can actually feel his desire to rip my dress off radiating from him.

“After the graduation, are you getting your own way to the after party?” Axe asks.

“I’m not going to the after party, so I should be home around ten.”

“Why not?”

“I don't like anyone I go to school with except Amelia so there's no reason to go.”

“Yeah, but most people at the party will be humans so they won't bother you. Plus, the assholes who used to torment you won't be there. Trust me, graduation night can be awesome,” Axe says.

“Was yours?” I ask.

“Yeah, me and Alina...” He stops at her name.

“Yeah?” I push.

“I shouldn't bring her up.”

“Axe, talking about your feelings is a good way to get over trauma,” I point out. He looks at me with raised eyebrows.

“You shouldn't be preaching that when you don't talk about your feelings either.”

“You're right. How about we make a deal? You can talk about Alina and I'll open up when you ask a question.”

“Deal. Now, I want you to have fun tonight.” Axe brings my hand to his lips and kisses it.

“I'll go to the party,” I say.