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That’s what I’ve been wanting to hear. “That’s good, babe. You shouldn’t be.”

She shifts on my lap, and my hard cock is nestled right between her legs. Her eyes flutter on contact, and then… her little hips start rocking, her pussy grinding down on my cock. She’s staring right into my eyes, and what I see in her depths hits me right in the center of my heart.

“I’m falling in love with you, Kyler Jacobs.” She picks up the pace. Her hands gripping tighter in my hair. “I’m falling so hard, and I need you to catch me.”

“I’ve got you, baby.” I thrust up, tightening my grip on her waist, grinding her back and forth. “I’ve got you, and I’m never letting you go. God, I’m so in love with you, Presley.”

She shatters in my arms. Her lips crashing forward, and this kiss singes itself into my memory. Our first kiss was fueled by lust, but this one… this one is fueled by love.

“Kyler! Where the fuck are you? It’s time to go.”

Chase’s voice has me groaning. If it weren’t for the fact that he sounds frazzled, and the fact that Ruby has been left alone with him, I’d tell him to fuck off. But that’s my cue. It’s time for me to head out.

“Sorry, babe. Wish I could stay and cuddle up under the stars with you, but I’ve gotta go.”

“Don’t be sorry.” She shakes her head. “We have the rest of our lives to cuddle.”

Yes, we do.

We climb down from the treehouse and Chase is already sitting in my truck. I give Pres one last kiss and then tell her goodnight.

“So, what happened?” I ask, looking over at my buddy as I get situated. He’s got that ragged look on his face again. I just hope he didn’t do anything I need to kick his ass for.

“I asked if I could kiss her again, but she told me no.” He did what? Is he fucking stupid? The girl’s been through a ton of shit today, and now he’s trying to get into her pants. “Don’t give me that look, Kye. I think I have a crush on her.”

“And I think you should think about this from her perspective. We’ve ignored her for years. Called her the recluse. Then she’s humiliated in front of everyone. After what already happened earlier today. Do you really think she wants yourtongue down her throat? She doesn’t trust you, man. And she doesn’t have a reason to.”

He turns to face the window, staring back at Presley’s house as I start to back out of the driveway. He looks confused. Like a lost puppy. I think this is the first time a girl hasn’t fallen for his charms. But if I were Ruby, I would keep my distance. If he truly wants her, he’ll put in the work. But first, he has to earn her trust.

If I’ve learned anything from my girl, trust is the key to winning a girl’s heart. They need to know they’re safe before they let themselves fall.

CHAPTER 16

Presley

Graduation Day

“Knock, Knock.”

“You can come in, Dad.”

“I just wanted to tell you one last time how proud I am of you, kiddo. In spite of everything, you’ve turned out to be one heck of a strong woman. The bravest girl I know.” He winks. “And I’m so fortunate to have you as a daughter.”

I climb off my bed and rush over, wrapping myself around his waist. “I’m lucky to have you, Dad.” I hug him tighter. “I couldn’t have done it without you.”

All those years… All the pain… There’s no way I would’ve gotten through if I didn’t have my dad to talk to. Not a day went by where he didn’t check in to make sure I was alright. We mayhave lost five years together, but I never felt like he gave up fighting for me. But the witch, who I no longer refer to as my mother, just wouldn’t back down. Speaking of the bitch. I just found out she’s single again. Her husband fell in love with a girl half my mother’s age, and filed for a divorce. I’d say that’s Karma coming back to bite my mom in the ass. Now, she finally gets to feel my father’s pain.

“Alright, Kiddo. Enough with the heavy or I’ll be weeping like a baby.”

I giggle at his remark, and savor one last tight squeeze before I let him go. He turns to head out, but stops. “And from now on, just tell that boyfriend of yours he can use the front door.”

My cheeks turn hot. I guess we weren’t as sneaky as I thought. But he doesn’t seem mad.

“Alright, Pres. I’m heading to bed. Congrats again.”

As soon as he shuts my door, I send Kyler my text.

Me:Dad said you can spend the night, so pack a bag.

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