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“So you thought watching was a better option?” Silence. “I’m sorry, Sloane,” he says. “I don’t care if you’re with my brother now. I just want my friend back.” “It’s too late, Finn.” There’s a beat. And then- “I’m in the hospital.” “What?” “I was crossing the street. A car came out of nowhere. I…

He stops. Turns to me. Successfully unlocked! The hand that’s on my waist pulls me toward him until my body meets his. Chest to chest. Hip to hip. The feel of him-solid, warm, grounding-sends a current up my spine. I hate that it calms me. That it makes me ache, No Cream which I’m certain…

She hesitates. “Of course. I’ll just get us coffee. You want one?” “Wouldn’t that mess with your sleep?” “I might not be sleeping all that well tonight anyway.” I smile. “Alright. I’ll have whatever you’re having.” “Are you sure? I like mine extra sweet.” // I watch her smile, all soft lips and tired eyes,…

Here. Today. My mind runs ahead of me, connecting dots I don’t want to connect. And as the memories flood in, realization comes with them. Knox searching my living room. Knox staring a little too long at the closet. Oh, my god. Finn was in my closet. Finn watched us. I grip the railing tightly,…

Normal. Boring. “I’m not a child anymore, Mom,” I say over my shoulder. “That’s the point, baby,” she replies. “You’re not. Now’s not the time to be developing some rebellious teenage spirit. You’re a full-grown woman. You should be making adult decisions. Exploring danger is for kids. Look at Serena. Nathan’s about to propose any…

Mom’s eyes soften. “I wasn’t always there for you growing up, Sloane. I know that. But I’m here now. And I’m not just going to sit by while you make the wrong choice. Come to the barbecue this weekend. Meet someone new. Please.” Me. Myself. And My Desires I set my bag down on the…

Each plan is more chaotic than the last. Each one sharpens my focus today like a blade. Maybe that’s the key. Maybe evil thoughts are my personal brand of coffee. Now that I’m pulling into my parking lot, it finally clicks-why work felt so easy today. This has been my life for years. Thinking evil…

I snort. “I don’t know why you bothered getting married to someone you have to lie to.” He shrugs. “I like her. I don’t want to scare her off.” My Bunny “Alright,” I say, leaning back. “So how does this concern me?” “She’s forcing me to throw a barbecue this weekend. Family and friends. She’s…

I can hear Finn’s breathing growing more ragged in the closet, and I can’t help but smile against Sloane’s skin. Let him listen. Let him hear every moan, every gasp, every whispered plea. I add a third finger, stretching her, filling her, preparing her for what’s to come. She cries out, her body convulsing, her…

“You should change your locks,” he says. I freeze, mascara wand hovering mid-air. “Why would I want to change my locks?” He steps into the doorway, folding his arms. His reflection is all muscle and shadows in the glass. “They’re easy to pick.” I raise a brow. “And you know that how? Have you picked…