looking at her, she’s too beautiful for my own good. She nods, agreeing with me, pulling her bottom lip between her teeth. What I’d do to that mouth right now.
“I just can’t help feeling like this is wrong.” She motions between the two of us.
“It might be, but it felt fucking right.” I plant a hard kiss on her lips and head to the kitchen.
She follows me and leans on the counter. “Is Jared haunting your dreams still?” She bites her lip and I nod. “It’s all my fault. If I had done what he wanted me to do that night none of this would have ever happened.” She sniffs and wipes away a tear quickly.
“Hey, no tears.” I lift her chin forcing her to look at me. “Yes, something horribly fucked up happened, but I’ve never had any regrets about helping you that night. It’s left physical and emotional scars but we have to be strong. We can’t let him win and get away with it. We need to stick together. Having you back in my life gives me hope. Don’t take it away from me.”
“I know, I just miss her so much.” She sighs and wraps her arms around me. I pull her closer and kiss her head.
“Don’t worry. I’m always here for you, Doll. I miss her too. We can’t bring her back but she lives with us forever.” I kiss her softly, hoping she won’t push me away. She hesitates at first, but kisses me back.
“Are you sure you wanna do this?” She looks at me completely confused.
“To be honest, I don’t know what this is. I don’t do relationships that’s all I know. I just want to be able to hang out and be with you without any drama. We both need each other.”
“Oh really? So, you’re so sure that I need you, huh?” She raises her eyebrow at me and crosses her arms over her chest.
“Yes. Even though you know Ayden and Anthony, you knew I’d be here too.”
“True. I wanted to see you and see someone familiar. You’re the only family I have left, the only one who knows how truly fucked up my life is. Even though most of the guys I knew in the club are still around, you’re the closest thing to a family I have.”
“I need you for the same reasons. We have each other. Things might not be perfect but we’ll make the best of it. I haven’t felt as alive as I did last night for a long time.”
“I felt the same way,” she says softly, resting her forehead against my chest.
“Sorry if I ruined this morning.”
“It’s alright. You were right, you can’t control your dreams.” She shrugs. “It did hurt, I know how much you loved Annie and to be honest, I’m still wondering if you wanted what happened last night because it would remind you of Annie or because you actually wanted me.”
I rub my face, this is why I don’t do relationships. “Look at me.” I say a bit too roughly. She complies but looks hurt and vulnerable. Fuck. I don’t want to see that look, I especially don’t want to be the one putting it on her beautiful face. “Yes, I was with your sister, but last night? It was all you. I never thought once about Annie and it felt fucking amazing. Yes, you are her twin, but you two are so different, even more so now. You grew into such a beautiful woman, more beautiful than I could’ve ever imagined. Annie always had a soft and serene look about her. You were always the strong and rebellious one and you have the most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen, and that dimple in your left cheek always drove me nuts. Don’t compare yourself or what we have, to something that happened years ago.”
“T…thanks.” She blushes and hides in my chest.
“You’re welcome, Doll and I almost forgot how painfully embarrassed you get when someone gives you a compliment.” I chuckle.
“Piss off!” She punches my ribs and I groan. “Shit! I’m sorry.” She looks up at me biting her lip.
“It’s alright. Still a bit sensitive.” I rub at my chest.
“What happened?” She brushes her fingers over the gunshot wound.
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