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“I’m not...” The words dry on the tip of my tongue.
“Look, if you two want to bump uglies, that's none of my business, but I know Ace, and he always has a motive. And you seem like a nice girl, Remi. I’d hate for you to end up hurt.”
My eyes narrow as I try to figure out if he’s being sincere. “So this little TED talk, it’s for my benefit?”
Conner shrugs, running a hand down his face. “Just watch your back. It’s obvious you like him.”
“So what if I do? Is that such a crime?”
“Ace is never going to change. The Heights is in his blood. You don’t just leave that behind because you go and get yourself a prep school princess.”
His words hurt, but I don’t let him see it. Gazing out of the window, I swallow down the building tears.
I know Ace is a dark soul. I know he’s done things—scary, inexcusable things. But I also see the boy carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. He’s tough because he’s had to fight to survive. He’s cruel because no one taught him how to love. And he’s cold because it’s easier than letting people in.
We ride the rest of the way in thick silence. Conner’s words weigh heavily on my heart because I know there’s some truth to what he’s saying. Society will never accept Ace, and they’ll always frown at a girl from Sterling Bay being with the boy from Sterling Heights.
But I don’t see things so black and white. I see all the shades of grey.
I see Ace
And none of it changes how I feel about him.
Even if it’s foolish.
Even if it makes me a stupid girl blinded by a wolfish grin and a body made for sin.
Conner rolls to a stop alongside my house. “Listen, I’m sorry if I overstepped. I just don’t want my brother to end up doing something he’ll regret, and I don’t want to see you get hurt.”
“I appreciate your concern,” I say as I shoulder the door. “But maybe you should have a little bit more faith in Ace. People can change, Conner. But you need to give them a chance to.”
“Shh.” Ace covers my mouth with his hand as he works his fingers underneath my tank top. It’s the third night this week he’s climbed through my bedroom window. We spend our days pretending we’re nothing to each other, saving our truths for moments like this, in the cover of darkness and safety of silence.
“God, I missed these.” He lifts my tank, dropping his head to my breasts, licking and squeezing, nipping and stroking. Ace only has to touch me and I melt.
“You only saw them two nights ago.” Last night he couldn’t come. James insisted the four of them go out to celebrate Cole’s spot on the team. Ace hadn’t wanted to go, but he did because despite what people think about him, he always puts his brothers first.
I never told him what Conner said to me, and he hasn’t mentioned anything, so I’m guessing his brother didn’t come clean about our conversation. I still ride with them, but it’s not the same. Conner looks at me with disappointment in his eyes, and I reflect it back at him. He thinks I’m foolish for believing Ace can change, and I think he’s an asshole for believing his brother can’t.
“I almost stabbed Lylah today. ‘I’d love you to help me with the assignment, Ace,’” I mock. “Thirsty bitch.”
His hand slides up my throat, pinning me to the bed. “God, I fucking love it when you get jealous.” Ace stares down at me, eyes full of fire. He works his hand down my body and dips a finger inside me. I inhale a sharp breath at the sudden intrusion. “One day, that’ll be my cock. I can’t wait to feel you wrapped around me, squeezing me.”
“God, Ace...” My eyes roll as he begins dragging his thumb over my clit with so much pressure I don’t know whether to scream at him to stop or cry for him to continue.
Lowering his face to mine, he watches me intently. I’ve noticed it’s something he does now. As if he can’t quite believe I’m here. As if he’s expecting me to disappear at any second.
His intensity is overwhelming, but I’m addicted to the rush.
“More,” I beg. “I need...”
“Ssh, Princess.” He drags his tongue up my cheek. “I know what you need,” another finger enters me, “and I’m going to give it to you. Come on my fingers, Remi, baby.”
His dirty words make me shatter, waves of pleasure crashing over me. I cry out as he doesn’t let up, but he swallows my moans, pushing his tongue deep into my mouth.
“Fuck, you’re so fucking sexy.” He strokes my face, planting tiny kisses all over my lips. “I can’t get enough of you.” His expression darkens, and he shifts his gaze away from me.
“Ace, what is it?” I slide my hand against his stubbled jaw.
