Page 613 of Rock Me All Night

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"Your ex had the pictures?"

I nod. "I didn't think he'd… did he really think that little of me?"

"Want me to take care of him?"

"What would you do?"

"Know people who can fuck with his future."

I shake my head. "No… that's okay." I stare into Pete's deep brown eyes. "Are you sure this won't get out?"

"Yeah."

"You promise?”

"Anybody who wants to hurt you is gonna die trying."

I take a deep breath. The certainty in his expression eases some of the tension in my shoulders. "Okay."

He runs his fingertips over my chin. "You want to talk about it?"

"No. I want to… not feel so vulnerable."

"Fuck, Jess. I'm so sorry. This is my fault."

"Stop saying that. I knew what I was getting into agreeing to do this. I made my choice and I don't regret it." My eyes meet his. "You leaked those pictures so the site would bury mine."

"Yeah. That a problem?"

"No. It's sweet. Weird but sweet."

The fear in my stomach melts. He's willing to go to great lengths to protect me. I trust him that there won't be any more leaks.

I trust him with my heart.

I… I'm falling in love with him.

His lips curl into a smile. "I have better ones for your eyes only."

"Better how?"

He pulls out his cell, taps the screen a few times, and hands it to me.

Oh my. These are better. He isn't just naked. He's touching himself.

I think I'm going to faint.

"Wait. Did this Hazel person shoot this?" I stare back at him.

He chuckles. "You're jealous?"

"Did she?"

"No. Tripod."

"Good."

He plants a kiss on my lips. "I like you jealous."

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