Page 114 of Control Us (Next Generation 1)

I shook my head, unsure as to what just happened there but happy that Ashton wouldn’t be a problem for at least a little while.

“Well…I guess I should get going. Seeing as my sister is preoccupied and you two have plans.”

“We’re going out for dinner,” Zach explained. “But we’re going to hit up a bar after if you wanted to join us for drinks.”

“That sounds perfect.” Ryder clapped his shoulder. “Have fun. I’m going to head to my parents’ place and catch a nap. My mom’s going to lose her shit that her son’s home and all he wants to do is sleep.” He laughed to himself, heading to the door. “See you later.”

When Zach and I were alone, I couldn’t help but wonder if maybe Meadow was making a mistake. Not that I judged. She was a big girl and all. Even though she was the youngest of our group, she was definitely the most determined to get what she wanted out of life.

“Sorry I made plans for us without asking you,” Zach said, pulling me from my thoughts.

“Oh, that’s fine,” I told him, rising from the couch. “It would be nice to have drinks with Ryder anyway. Maybe we can get everyone else to join us too.” I looked down at my two bags sitting on the couch. “Should I get ready now then?”

“Sure.” He sat down beside me, brushing a finger down my arm. “I can also help you get ready.”

My breath caught at the heat in his dark eyes. “I think we both know that it wouldn’t be much help.”

“Maybe not. So if you don’t want to end up hearing Ashton and Meadow, I suggest getting ready quickly.”

“I’m sure we’ve all heard each other.” Although it would be weird hearing them. I couldn’t imagine having sex with someone just for the sake of having sex.

“Does it bother you?”

I frowned. “What?”

Zach leaned forward. “Does it bother you? Knowing that Ashton hinted for more with you not too long ago and now he’s probably balls deep inside another woman.”

My heart jumped. “Way to be graphic, Zach.”

“Hmm…” He tilted his head, searching my face. “Yeah, I think I like their idea.”

“What are—” Zach shot up from the couch and before I could get my question out, he had me over his shoulder. “Zach, what are you doing?”

“Shut up.” He landed a hard swat against the seat of my ass. “Let me take care of you, Luna.”

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(Zach)

An hour later and I was lying on Luna’s bed, watching her flutter around the room. She was getting ready for our date, but I rather enjoyed this instead. Although, I should feed her.

“God, my muscles hurt,” she muttered, stretching her arms up and over her head. “I should really start training with Gigi or something.”

I chuckled, leaning against my arm behind my head.

“You’re proud of yourself, aren’t you?” she asked, pulling a pair of red panties up her long legs.

“I am actually.” Even though the words came out of my mouth, my body hurt as well. I wasn’t sure what sparked the need to completely consume Luna but after catching her checking out Ryder and then her acting different about Meadow and Ashton fucking, I felt a force within me. I needed to distract her much like Meadow was distracting Ashton. “Does it bother you?”

“What?” Luna didn’t meet my gaze.

“Luna.” I sat forward, curling my knee on the bed. “Tell me.”

She huffed. “Fine. It does bother me alright? I don’t want Meadow to get hurt. I don’t understand casual sex. I just don’t get it. I know it happens. I know it can happen where people have sex and move on, but I personally don’t get it. And Ashton is a player. You’ve seen the countless women he’s been through.”

“Come here.” I reached out for her.

“I have to finish getting ready,” she mumbled.

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