HIS Collection by Dani Wyatt & Aria Cole & Amber Bardan & Frankie Love & Jenika Snow & Roxie Brock

Author:Dani Wyatt & Aria Cole & Amber Bardan & Frankie Love & Jenika Snow & Roxie Brock [Wyatt, Dani]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-12-28T18:30:00+00:00

10

I sprint up the bluestone steps winding up the side of the enormous Atlanta property to the gate and twist the handle. The damn thing is locked again. I wedge my sneaker into the gap in the fence beside the gate and jump, grabbing hold of the top of the gate to haul up my body. The flat wooden pickets press into my ribs, knocking air out of my chest.

I hold on to the edge, wobbling, and attempt to swing up my leg. My balance shifts, and I squeal, before steadying myself, and then I inch my foot up until it reaches the top, and straddle the edge. You’d think with so many siblings to chase, I’d be a little more agile—but nope.

I release a long, slow breath.

“What did I tell you about using the front door?”

The voice jerks through me, and I fall. Right into sturdy arms.

The thud of the impact jerks my bones.

Clay.

I grab on to him. His scent wraps around me. I cling, never wanting to let go. “Last time I tried, I couldn’t get in.”

He frowns his meanest frown. It’s different now, buried under several days of stubble. I touch his beard. It’s rough and wonderful. Speckled with different colors.

My fingers slide on his cheek. I want these whiskers. Want them against my face. On my tits. Scraping my back. “Daddy, you hurt me.”

Pain pushes through me until I feel like passing out.

His jaw gets tighter under my hand, but he presses his forehead to mine. “I’m protecting you. That’s what I’m supposed to do.”

I wrap my arms around his neck. “It’s not working.”

His jagged breath fans my ear, and he carries me inside, all the way through the living room then sets me on the kitchen counter and passes me a tissue.

I wipe my face and leaking eyes. “Is it because of what I said that last night?”

“What are you talking about?” He hands me another tissue.

“When we were playing, and I said I love you.” The words burn. I already know it’s not the reason, but the fact I do truly love him means I pray it is.

I’d rather a broken heart from rejection a thousand times over the alternative.

“No. I’m sorry you think that.” He sighs. “But it did remind me that I need to be responsible for your sake.”

“How is it responsible to make me miss you like this?” I hiccup.

“Katie.” He takes my hands and looks right at me. “I can’t be who you deserve right now.”

I wiggle closer to the edge—to him. “What do I deserve?”

“Someone strong.” He shuts his eyes. “Someone who can be there for you whenever you need, and forever.”

“Clay.” The clarity of my voice startles even me. “I love you.”

He shakes his head. “No, you’re just confused. It’s the play.”

“Don’t you patronize me.” I drop his hands. “I said I love you, and I know what that means. I love the way you’ve always looked out for me and always will.” I reach for his face again.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.