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Authors: Derek Ciccone
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“Lilly McLaughlin is originally from Mexico, so a run to the border would make sense. She probably has contacts or extended family there that she thinks can hide her out. It’s been like eight hours, they might already be there.”
“They’re not in Mexico.”
“How can you be sure? It makes complete sense.”
“That’s exactly why—because nothing in this case makes sense.”
Chapter 16
Lilly McLaughlin’s head pounded against the wall. She saw stars, although at this point, she really wasn’t sure what she was seeing. All she knew is that she never felt anything like this.
She moved away from him, but he stalked her, waiting to make his move. And he had that intense look in his eyes—the one that told her she could do nothing to stop this. He came up against her again, and she could feel his hot breath on her neck.
She let out a desperate yelp and slithered away. She took three sprinter steps across the room, but he caught her by the hair and threw her naked body onto the bed.
He grabbed her by the feet and yanked her to the edge of the bed. He then split her legs like he was breaking a wishbone.
She shut her eyes as he climbed on top of her and began thrusting like a wild animal. She couldn’t believe this was happening. It shouldn’t be happening, she thought.
When his energy vanished, he fell on top of her breathless body. Lilly held him as close to her as she could. She couldn’t imagine something so wrong could ever feel so right. It had been this way ever since that first dangerous kiss in her classroom.
They’d checked into the Mirage at around three in the morning. Only in Vegas would their entrance not even stir a suspicion. Once in their room, they’d spent the rest of the night making love like there was no tomorrow. Knowing that if they were caught, there might not be.
“You were amazing, Mrs. McLaughlin ,” he exclaimed.
“I’ll do anything for my favorite student, Brett Buckley ,” she purred back at him. “I give you an ‘A’ for your performance.”
The role-playing was a staple of their brief relationship—the innocent student being seduced by his experienced teacher. Playing a role made it easier for Lilly to delude herself. Nobody was innocent in this scenario and the payment for their actions was almost due. She really did love Darren and the suburban fantasy they lived. But that was part of the problem—it was just that, a fantasy.
She was born to father who was a lieutenant in a Mexican drug cartel. Following her father’s murder by a rival cartel, her mother took Lilly and her brothers to the United States. They found refuge, but no relief from danger, as her brothers became heavily involved in gangs in South Phoenix. Lilly always fought against this life, seeking to put herself through school to become a teacher, and eventually finding her prince who would build her a white picket fence. The American Dream . But she was inherently attracted to danger and chaos—a life that never had a happy ending. She had tried to run from it, but when Brett Buckley walked into her classroom, she realized it had come for her like the Grim Reaper.
Despite the instant attraction, Lilly had no plans to cheat on Darren— with a student no less! She wanted no part of hurting a man who loved her like no one ever had. But Lilly underestimated the pull of the danger. And she made the mistake of keeping it close by, building an intense teacher/student relationship with Brett. It was the equivalent of a recovering alcoholic spending time in bars—eventually the temptation will win. She wondered now if maybe that’s what she wanted all along.
From the first time she met Brett, Lilly could tell he was pained by something—something dark—and she could relate. They formed a bond, to the point that he entrusted her with his dangerous secret. A secret that changed everything.
His real name was Nick Zellen and he was from New York. His life was changed
“Lilly McLaughlin is originally from Mexico, so a run to the border would make sense. She probably has contacts or extended family there that she thinks can hide her out. It’s been like eight hours, they might already be there.”
“They’re not in Mexico.”
“How can you be sure? It makes complete sense.”
“That’s exactly why—because nothing in this case makes sense.”
Chapter 16
Lilly McLaughlin’s head pounded against the wall. She saw stars, although at this point, she really wasn’t sure what she was seeing. All she knew is that she never felt anything like this.
She moved away from him, but he stalked her, waiting to make his move. And he had that intense look in his eyes—the one that told her she could do nothing to stop this. He came up against her again, and she could feel his hot breath on her neck.
She let out a desperate yelp and slithered away. She took three sprinter steps across the room, but he caught her by the hair and threw her naked body onto the bed.
He grabbed her by the feet and yanked her to the edge of the bed. He then split her legs like he was breaking a wishbone.
She shut her eyes as he climbed on top of her and began thrusting like a wild animal. She couldn’t believe this was happening. It shouldn’t be happening, she thought.
When his energy vanished, he fell on top of her breathless body. Lilly held him as close to her as she could. She couldn’t imagine something so wrong could ever feel so right. It had been this way ever since that first dangerous kiss in her classroom.
They’d checked into the Mirage at around three in the morning. Only in Vegas would their entrance not even stir a suspicion. Once in their room, they’d spent the rest of the night making love like there was no tomorrow. Knowing that if they were caught, there might not be.
“You were amazing, Mrs. McLaughlin ,” he exclaimed.
“I’ll do anything for my favorite student, Brett Buckley ,” she purred back at him. “I give you an ‘A’ for your performance.”
The role-playing was a staple of their brief relationship—the innocent student being seduced by his experienced teacher. Playing a role made it easier for Lilly to delude herself. Nobody was innocent in this scenario and the payment for their actions was almost due. She really did love Darren and the suburban fantasy they lived. But that was part of the problem—it was just that, a fantasy.
She was born to father who was a lieutenant in a Mexican drug cartel. Following her father’s murder by a rival cartel, her mother took Lilly and her brothers to the United States. They found refuge, but no relief from danger, as her brothers became heavily involved in gangs in South Phoenix. Lilly always fought against this life, seeking to put herself through school to become a teacher, and eventually finding her prince who would build her a white picket fence. The American Dream . But she was inherently attracted to danger and chaos—a life that never had a happy ending. She had tried to run from it, but when Brett Buckley walked into her classroom, she realized it had come for her like the Grim Reaper.
Despite the instant attraction, Lilly had no plans to cheat on Darren— with a student no less! She wanted no part of hurting a man who loved her like no one ever had. But Lilly underestimated the pull of the danger. And she made the mistake of keeping it close by, building an intense teacher/student relationship with Brett. It was the equivalent of a recovering alcoholic spending time in bars—eventually the temptation will win. She wondered now if maybe that’s what she wanted all along.
From the first time she met Brett, Lilly could tell he was pained by something—something dark—and she could relate. They formed a bond, to the point that he entrusted her with his dangerous secret. A secret that changed everything.
His real name was Nick Zellen and he was from New York. His life was changed
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