Page 16 of Ghoul Kisses

I can’t believe what I heard; he is old but doesn’t look like it. The pilot makes an announcement saying we will be landing in ten minutes. I lean across the table rubbing Eric’s face, and it’s smooth as baby skin; it’s incredible. The muscles in his face tense and his eyes flash lust. Slowly, he removes my hand from his face.

I lean back in the crisp leather seat. There is another question I need to ask him. How do I ask without offending him?

“Why did you rent a one-room?” I blurt out.

My eyes dart to his as I fish for an answer.

“Is that a problem?” He watches my reaction.

Yes, it is. I can’t sleep in the same room with you. “No.”

I scold myself inwardly for lying. A part of me wants to spend the night with him, but then again I don’t want to. I’m afraid that if I get close to Eric, I might not be able to control myself. The plane lands, and Eric grabs our bags. Leaving the plane, we enter a black SUV. Eric throws our bags in the back, and I climb in to the passenger seat trying not to ruin my dress, strapping my seatbelt on.

“You ready to go?” Eric asks, turning the key in the ignition. The engine hums to life.

“Yes,” another lie. I’m scared shitless of what’s going to happen between us. I pray that I don’t make a fool of myself.

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