Zade.
I turn quickly, clamping my mouth shut and spilling coffee on my legs. I turse internally, biting back a yelp as I make to rush into my room. I barely have one foot across the threshold when the other door snaps open.
Sparks course through me as he grabs me by my wrist, spinning me around and my coffee cup goes flying onto the ground. It shatters and coffee splatters everywhere.
But he isnât bothered by it at all as he slams me against the glass door to my bedroom. Pain flares through me as I find myself staring into his face.
âItâs rude to spy,â he says huskily, his minty breath fanning my cheek.
My eyes widen as a jolt of pleasure courses through me.
What is wrong with me?
I bite my lips and his good eye flashes as his gaze dips to my tâshirt, which suddenly feels too thin and Iâm sure he can see right through it and Iâm not wearing a braâ¦
My cheeks burn and I donât miss the look of pure illicit hunger in his eyes. My breath hitches under his burning gaze as he ignites something in my body. My heart races and it terrifies me how heâs having an effect on me.
âI wasnât spying, Iâ¦â My attempt to break this pull between us failing when his gaze snaps to mine.
He tilts his head as he reaches for my other wrist.
âLet go of me!â I shout, struggling to free myself, but he simply yanks me close, turning my yell into a gasp as he twists my arms behind my back and holds them behind me with just one hand as he gazes down at me.
âYouâre no match for me, little mateâ¦â
I scoff. âThen you were ready to kill me right, when you told me to end it back. then?â I whisper, my eyes flashing as I feel myself choke up.
My emotions confuse me, my body is betraying me, and my heart bleeds.
âWas I?â he whispers, reaching up with his free hand and brushing my hair back, sending tingles through me where his callous fingertips brush my skin.
âYes âI swallow as I look up at him, he looks different with his wet hair that looks a lot darker flopping over his forehead.
âI seeâ¦
âWhat?â
He doesnât respond, his gaze dipping to my lips. I look away, my breath shaky as I struggle to free myself, but he simply presses me against his chest, my body moulding to his.
Goddessâ¦
My core throbs and I shake my head vigorously.
âThe Car!â I shout, flinching at how aggressive I sound. âHow much do I owe you?!â
âYouâre too damn loud, shut up,â he mutters, looking to the side almost as if not wanting anyone to see us.
âExcuse me? Did you just tell me to shut up?â I stare at him, appalled.
âAre you deaf?â
My mouth drops open, but I purse my lips and shake my head. âWhatever. How much do I owe you for fixing my car?â
He glances towards my open door before his gaze once again dips to my lips.
âI donât think youâre ready to pay yet.â
âI am, my purse is right inâ¦â he isnât insinuating money⦠âZade⦠unhand me,â I whisper, my heart thumping at the way his gaze is fixed on my lips.
His dangerous gaze flicks to mine before he leans closer. I flinch, turning my head. My entire body is on edge, an odd rivet of excitement rushing through me, but my mind is panicking.
âDonât test me,â he whispers into my ear before he lets go of me.
I swallow hard as he walks back to his room and shuts the door. I let out a breath I didnât even realise I was holding as I slump against the wall behind me.
My heart pounds against my ribcage. I place a hand on it, trying to calm myself as I clumsily reach for the door behind me for support. Finding the frame, I turn and carefully step over the broken coffee cup and close the door. Iâll clean it up tomorrowâ¦
Zadeâs my neighbour?
Could things get any worse?
Suddenly I hear a bang, something that sounds chillingly like a gunshot followed by everything being plunged into darkness.
Oh perfect, things actually can get worse.
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