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“That was too close.” I glare at Sebastian. “You can’t just—”

His lips crash into mine, swallowing my words. I make a muffled sound of protest, but it turns into a moan as his tonguesweeps into my mouth. His hand cups my breast, thumb flicking over my nipple through the thin fabric of my tank top. I arch into his touch, my irritation melting away under the onslaught of sensation.

“You’re going to get me in so much trouble,” I say.

“Trouble’s my middle name, princess.” His voice is a low rumble that I feel all the way to my toes. “Now, where were we?”

“Pancakes,” I say.

Confusion furrows his brow. “What?”

“You wanted breakfast, didn’t you? I’ll make you pancakes.”

A deep chuckle vibrates through his chest, and in one swift motion, he flips us over, pinning me under the solid weight of his body. A surprised squeal escapes me, but it dissolves into laughter, joy bubbling up inside as I beam up at him.

“I think you’re confusing something.” He nips and sucks the skin of my neck as his hands push up my tank top. I lift my arms to help him remove it, desperate to have his skin on mine.

“So fucking gorgeous.” His eyes drink me in hungrily.

I flush under the heat of his gaze, fighting the urge to cover myself. But the way he’s looking at me like I’m the most beautiful thing he’s ever seen makes me feel at ease.

“You’re the first thing I’m devouring today. After that, we can have pancakes.” His head dips, and then his mouth is on my breast, hot and wet.

Breathy gasps escape my lips while his tongue swirls around my nipple, and his hand kneads my other breast.

Pleasure courses through me, hot and electric. I’m drowning in him, in the exquisite way he’s making me feel. Powerful. Desired. My hips grind against his, seeking more. Always more.

Chapter 24

Lilian

My pencil scratches across the page, filling in the final bubble on my exam sheet. I set it beside and stretch, scanning the lecture hall. Most students have already finished and left.

I gather my things.

The last few weeks were bliss, although I spent every day hunched over textbooks in the library. It paid off. The questions were less daunting than I had feared.

And all because of Sebastian.

Since he snuck into my room, it became routine for him to sleep at my place, and I’m glad it did. I’ve never slept so well for such a long period of time. The nightmares are gone.

But it feels like he’s holding back because every time I want to go further, he refuses. Exams. He probably didn’t want to burden me further or push me intosomething.

I stand and walk to the front of the room, handing in my exam.

Stepping out into the hallway, I inhale deeply. Other students walk by me, talking about their answers. Sebastian had his last exam yesterday. Should I visit him?

“Lil! How was it?” Gemma appears beside me.

“Good, I think.” I hug her. “Yours?”

“Good,” she says.

Mary walks up to us. “Ugh. It was awful. Remind me again why I’m doing a double major?”

Gemma pats her arm. “Because you love a challenge, and you probably did fine. So stop worrying.”

“Hey, at least we’re done now,” I say.

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