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“Not me making it that way, babe. That’s all you.”
“Can we just move on from this? It happened, but won’t happen again.”
“Fuck!” he shouts.
I back up, instantly fearing what could happen next.
“Rylie.” I hear him say, sounding, upset. “I’d never hurt you.” He says quietly.
I feel him get close and wrap his arms around me. “I’ll give you what youwant, for now, but Rylie… next time I won’t let you get your way.” Well, that’s something. I just hope I’m ready for him, next time.
~***~
Derek
It’s been nearly two weeks since I stayed the night at Rylie’s place. She is avoiding me and doing a damn good job of it. Sure, I still see her when I stop by her shop, but that’s it. She is avoiding my phone calls, ignoring my texts, and she is never home when I stop by.
Three steps forward, five steps back. That’s how I feel right now.Our last night together changed everything between Rylie and I, and she knows it! When I watched her close down and start shaking after I shouted, my anger vanished. How could she possibly think I’d ever hurt her?
It’s been three years since everythingwent down with that bastard ex of hers. Thank fuck he’s dead. She’s still not over what happened to her. I’m gonna talk to Mum the first chance I get and see if she can talk to Rylie. Maybe she can even get her in to see someone.
One way or another, she is going to have to work through this shit. If not, shewill never be able to move on. If she doesn’t, I won’t even get a chance. I deserve at least a chance with her. I’m nothing like that dick that hurt her, but I need to figure out how to show her that.
Ialso have no idea how I’m going to show her, since she is never around. I have got to find a way to be alone with her. Then again, I do have something up my sleeve, but I don’t know if it will work. I guess there is only one way to find out, so I pick up my phone and dial Melody’s number.
“Hello.”
I blow out a frustrated breath. “I need some help.”
After talking with Mel for a bit, I go for another run to clear my head. I have music blasting in my ears,Don’t Ever Leaveby Smile Empty Soul rings through my ears. I take Rylie’s shit because I want to. I want to be here for her and show her I’m not like the other guys from her past. I’m different. Why can’t she just accept that and be happy?
Chapter 19
Rylie
I’m outtonight, partying it up with my girl Melody. I didn’t want to come, but she wouldn’t shut up about it until I agreed, so here I am, on the dance floor, when I notice him. Derek. Watching me… I haven’t seen him since two weeks ago, when I freaked out on him about what had happened the night before.
I look to Mel and shout. “Let’s get out of here.”
She looks around, and I can tell when she see Derek, because she starts to smile then looks back at me and shakes her head.
That isthe moment when it clicks. She set this up. “You knew he was going to be here. Didn’t you?”
She nods. “It’s time you face the facts. That man cares about you. No matter how scared your ass is, you care about him, too, so deal with it.”
I turn away from her and continue dancing. Every time Derek looks at me, I get alltingly inside. I’m lost in the music when I feel hands on my waist. “Keep dancing Rylie.” Of course, it’s Derek, with his voice deep and husky. I continue dancing with him, my back pressed into his front, and I can feel his arousal. God. We haven’t been together since that night he gave me the best orgasm I’ve ever had. “Feel that Rylie? That’s me wanting you.” He murmurs into my ear. Without thinking, I turn around, wrap my arms around his neck, and bring his mouth to mine.
Derekends this kiss when he pulls back and stares at me with such intensity that I start to shake. He is looking at me like he wants to take me home and keep me forever—caveman style. I want him too, but I just can’t do this. Not yet. No way!
I jerk out of Derek’s arms and run to the door, hailing a taxi, and am on the road before Derek can even make it outside of the club. I watch through the taxi’s window as Derek emerges from the club’s entrance. A part of me wants to turn around and run into his arms, but an even bigger part is glad that I ran away.
Later, when I’m at home getting ready for bed, there is a knock on my door. When I open it, I come face to face with an angry Derek. I start to ask him why he is here, but before I can he cuts me off. “I’m done being patient. I’m done sitting by and not having you. I’ve given you enough time. You’re mine, Rylie. Mine.” He says, as he storms his way inside of my entry way and slams the door.
“I’m not yours, Derek.” I saywhile backing away from him.
“Yes, you are, and I’m going to show you.” He grabs me by the arms,and his mouth comes crashing down on to mine while his hands tangle into my hair. I can’t help but give in to this kiss. I move my hips into him and feel him hard against me. Damn, this feels so good. His hands make their way down to my ass and he firmly squeezes it. I love it when he’s touching me all over like this. I let out a moan and deepen our kiss as I grab his hair and tug on it tightly.
Derekslides his hand under my shirt, and in one swift movement it’s gone. I didn’t wear a bra tonight, so my tits bounce free when the shirt is gone. “Fuck Rylie, you’re so beautiful.” He murmurs as he takes my left nipple into his mouth. Pulling his head away for the briefest of seconds, he hooks his thumbs into my yoga pants, and begins to pull them down, which is another surprise for him, considering I’m not wearing panties. I mean, who wants panty lines?
