Page 17 of Unpredictable Flames

“I am a 26-year-old woman. I can be with whoever the fuck I want and Cole can’t do shit about it.”

“Please don’t make me choose between you and my best friend. I don’t think I can do it,” Jake said with a small smile.

“What if you didn’t have to? At least not right now,” I said, winking at him.

“What do you mean?”

“Cole will be gone in two days. All we have to do is keep us a secret for two days.”

“And what happens when he comes back?” Jake raised a brow.

“Let that take care of itself. What matters is that we’re together.”

“That’s quite the plan,” Jake laughed, pulling me closer to him.

I giggled, nestling my head into his chest before looking up at him. “Told you I was smart.”

“That you are,” he smirked. “And what about Liam? It didn’t exactly look like that was the end of that chapter.”

“Liam and I are over, and I’m pretty sure he understands that,” I said, with firm determination.

“And if he doesn’t?”

“Well, that’s why I have you?”

“A part of me is thinking you’re only with me because I punched Liam in the face,” Jake chuckled.

“No. Of course not,” I said, using two fingers to walk up his chest. “I’m also with you because you’re taller than him.”

“I had a feeling.” Jake smirked.

I walked my fingers up to his lips and parted them a bit. “Want to know what I’m feeling?”

I felt his hold around my waist tighten as a small smirk crept up his face. “I have a feeling you’re about to show me.”

“Seems like you’re also smart.” I purred.

He leaned down to kiss me, but I used my finger to stop his lips from coming any closer. “If you kiss me now, we might have to do it here.”

A devious look crossed Jake’s face. “Now you’re just making me want to kiss you even more.”

“Naughty,” I said.

“Well, if you won’t let me, then there’s only one thing left to do,” Jake said, his lips inches away from my ear.

“And what’s that.” My breath hitched.

In one effortless sweep, Jake lifted me off my feet and carried me, bridal style.

“Jake!” I squealed in excitement.

He carried me into the house, and soon enough, we were inside his room, with the doors locked. Every touch was electric. Every kiss shared an undeniable intensity. As soon as I closed the door behind me and turned around, Jake grabbed me by my waist, his impatience obvious in his eyes.

Our lips connected in wild passion. The kiss started off gentle but suddenly Jake groaned, and it became more urgent by the second. His hands roamed my body in a way that made me feel desired. I broke the kiss and pushed him onto the bed, my eyes glimmering with mischief.

I climbed into the bed with Jake, and he held me tight, pulling me close. Slowly, I unbuttoned his shirt, and he pulled it off, exposing his bare muscular chest. I moved my lips toward his chest and kissed him there, encircling his nipple.

I lift myself up so that I am kneeling beside him with my hair draped over his chest. As I drag my long, soft hair down his body, he gently moans and shivers. I go back to kissing his chest again, this time covering it with light, gentle kisses. Moving upward, I find his throat. I open my mouth and kiss his Adam's apple, sucking slightly, then I move around to the side of his throat and up toward his ear.

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