Page 99 of The Holy Academy of Witches

They say that during sex you burn off as many calories as running eight miles. Who the hell runs eight miles in 30 seconds??

I snorted, laughing quietly to myself, when another message popped up. My smile faltering.

Teddy: You do realise we need to meet right? xx

Why did he want to ruin this? I thought of the secrets we shared, ones I never spoke about to anyone else. He was getting the real me. What if he met me and didn’t like what he saw?

Adeline: And why’s that? Xx

Teddy: Because I’m absolutely crazy about you? x

My heart somersaulted in my chest. I reread that one sentence over and over. The words writing themselves into my very soul.

Adeline: Like… Can’t stop thinking about you, always want to be talking to you, need to see your face every second of the day - that kind of crazy? xx

Teddy: Like if I knew your full name and what dorm you were in I’d be stalking you by now. That kinda crazy xx

Adeline: You’re right… It sounds like you’re absolutely mad xx

Teddy: I am mad… about you xxx

My fingers hovered over the screen. I wanted to scream, cry and throw up all at once. He was mad aboutme... just me… Not the money, or the popularity… or the power… Me.

Adeline: Three kisses? Wow, You must really have lost your mind xx

Teddy: Oh that’s nothing. Wait till I see you in person… xxxx

My insides clenched at the unspoken promise in those words. The air grew closer, hotter. Those blue eyes… That strong jaw… Those lips.

Adeline: Why? What would you do if you were here? xxx

Teddy: If I were there?? Geez, I shouldn’t even say xxx

Adeline: You’re right… Although, it’s a shame…

Teddy: Why?

Adeline: Because I’m home… All alone.

Teddy: Shit… Don’t tell me that…

Adeline: Why not? xx

Teddy: Because I’ll come over there right now, in the middle of the night and it certainly wouldn’t be to study xxx

Adeline: So, whatwouldwe do? Xx

I bit my lower lip as warmth settled low in my stomach, it felt like playing with fire but in the most enticing way.

Teddy: Where are you in your house?

Adeline: I’m in my bedroom.

Teddy: I’d walk in your room and back you up against your desk…

My eyes flashed towards my desk across the room, my breath quickening as I waited for his next message.

Teddy: I’d start kissing you slowly, One hand in your hair…

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