Reckless Lies (Rebels of Sandland Book 4) by Nikki J Summers

Author:Nikki J Summers [Summers, Nikki J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-04-27T16:00:00+00:00

Seventeen

Zak

When she’d turned up at my door, standing on the doorstep with that warm smile on her face, asking me if I was okay, I’d felt my fortified walls start to crumble away. On the drive home after the barbecue, I’d sworn I would end this. Put her first and walk away. Sometimes you had to be cruel to be kind, and the way I’d treated Morgan from the moment I’d met her hadn’t been kind. It’d been selfish and self-centred. I’d decided to keep my walls in place, strengthen them, even. I’d been clear to her about what would happen next; and that was nothing. The pact we’d cooked up between us had to end. I was using her, and it had to stop.

However, seeing her glowing with empathy, taking a conciliatory approach to our situation and yet shining with warmth and humility, understanding how all this affected me, made me second-guess everything. I had to be honest with myself. I liked being with her. Being around her had a calming effect on me. Talking to her was easier than talking to anyone. It was effortless. And the intimacy? I’d never connected with someone on a level like that, not before the fire or after. I might have hidden what I didn’t want her to see, but she’d seen more than anyone.

And so, I decided to take a step forward, a step towards her. I had to make an effort to meet her halfway because I owed her that much. If I was honest, I owed it to myself too. I’d cowered in the shadows for long enough, and after experiencing her light, I didn’t want to let it go. I liked it too much. So, I let her touch my chest, fighting the feelings of repulsion. I didn’t want to scare her off or make her feel uncomfortable. But when her fingers touched me, grazing my skin softly with her feather-like delicate touches, it felt like healing. Her hands made me feel better about myself. The gentle strokes sent goosebumps up and down my spine and prickles through my scalp, forcing me to close my eyes so I could savour the sensation. Her touch was something magical, bringing me to life, making my heart pound and my head soar. It felt good to be touched by someone who knew all about me, knew the real me and wasn’t afraid to meet me in the hell I’d locked myself into. Someone who’d take my hand and lead me towards the light I never thought I’d see again.

My saviour.

My angel.

My sunshine in the darkness.

We lay together on the sofa, her hand on my chest as I held her. And for the first time in my life, I fell asleep with a woman in my arms.

When I woke up the next morning and felt her warm body pressed close to mine on the sofa, a wash of contentment drenched my soul. The way her soft lines moulded to my hard edges made me pull her a little closer, arousal coursing through me at how tempting she was.

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