Page 14 of Lucky In Love

“I’m leaving for both our sakes. You won’t even remember this in the morning. Please let me by.” I point at the locked door as my thighs tremble.

His eyes dart down, and the slow, gorgeous grin that spreads across his face is enough to have me dripping, reminding me yet again that I am currently standing in my stepbrother’s room with no knickers on and a dress that barely covers my ass.

Confession this Sunday is going to be hell.

“Why?” His voice is hard, but I can see he’s being serious.

“Bloody hell. Pick one! Our age difference, our family ties, you’re drunk, I’m a virgin,” I cover my mouth, not meaning to let that slip.

He stumbles back as if I hit him, and I take the opportunity to dart past him and out the door. I don’t stop running until I’m safely behind my own locked door and heave to catch my breath.

Mortification surrounds me like a warm blanket as I run the last few minutes of my life back in my mind.

My phone buzzes on the nightstand where I left it charging, and I lunge for the lifeline. That familiar ringtone is my salvation tonight. I accept the call and put it on speakerphone.

“You are not going to believe my day.” I toss myself backward onto my bed and cover my face.

“Babes, I have Twitter. Now, explain!” I can’t help but laugh at Anton’s excited voice.

“It just happened,” I shrug, although he can’t see it.

“No, ma’am, you have to do better than that.” I sigh, feeling the last of my adrenaline flee and the jet lag set in.

“Please tell me you’re here ‘cause I’m about to fall asleep and would much rather tell you in person.” He clicks his tongue at me.

“Fine, I’ll pick you up for brunch. I have a feeling this story needs mimosas.” I nod as I yawn.

“You are the best. Love ya,” he laughs at me, but I don’t even care.

My eyes are closed, and I can feel sleep pulling me under.

“That’s it, fuck my fingers.” Ciarán’s voice is husky as he whispers into my ear.

My hips circle faster as he rubs my clit in small tight circles.

“Almost ready for my cock. I’m going to stretch this tiny virgin hole so wide you’ll never want another man. Your body will only ever crave mine.” Oh God.

Buzz.

My eyes flutter open while my body feels the disappointment of losing the orgasm I was so close to achieving.

Buzz.

I slowly sit up, searching for my phone, and find it under my thigh. Shit, I’m still in my clothes. When I bring the phone up and see Anton’s face and the time, I gasp.

“I know! I’m sorry. I need fifteen minutes to shower.” I answer as I leap off the bed and start grabbing my stuff out of the open suitcase on the floor.

“Bitch, I knew you’d still be sleeping. Relax and breathe. I’ll just wait in the car.” I roll my eyes at the all to familiar situation.

“I swear I will be on time at least once in my life. Just come in and wait in the house. I’m sure everyone else is awake.” I managed to get all my toiletries and clothes into a pile that I balanced clearly while I walked into the bathroom.

“Fine, I could use another coffee.” I laugh.

“Tell Beatrice, and I’ll be down in ten,” I promise, knowing it’ll be thirty, but as my best friend, he already knows how time works in Jade’s world.

“Mmhmm, right. I’ll have a biscuit too.” He hangs up as I hear the doorbell ring.

I start the water and rush through my shower.

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