Theirs to Ruin: A Dark College Bully Romance by Zoe Flynn

Author:Zoe Flynn [Flynn, Zoe]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-02-05T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 40

Camille

Dante held me while I cried, his presence a steadying anchor to my emotional chaos. The weight of everything—the accusations, the scrutinizing eyes, the haunting loss of Ava, the overbearing pressure from my father, the confusion surrounding Kage and Ty and him—had finally reached its tipping point. Overhead, the wind whispered in the trees, the rustle of leaves, branches, and needles creating a gentle symphony.

“I’m sorry,” I gasped, finally pulling away, clumsily wiping my eyes with the back of my hand. “I shouldn’t have…”

“Don’t apologize,” Dante said. “You’re under an enormous amount of stress, Camille. Anybody would feel overwhelmed.”

I looked down, my fingers fidgeting in my lap. “I don’t know how much more I can take,” I admitted, my voice barely a whisper. “It feels like I’m being pulled in a million directions, and I don’t know which way to turn.”

He sighed, his arm still around my shoulders as if to shield me from my own turmoil. “Sometimes, life puts us through these grueling tests not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths. And I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think you were strong enough to deal with it.”

I frowned. His words reminded me of what Kage had said about strength, which was a stark contrast to what I’d believed growing up--that strength was a display of uncompromising power and control, not the capacity to navigate emotional vulnerabilities.

Several long moments passed, then Dante gave my shoulder a reassuring squeeze and slowly released me. When he pulled back, I clung to him. His hands on me felt good, and I couldn’t help but remember how wonderful he’d tasted just moment before.

My gaze shifted to his mouth, and I swallowed.

“You want my mouth again, Peaches? You’re going to have to take it.”

I’d kissed him before. This time he was even urging me to do it. Slowly, I brought my mouth to his. I gave him a soft kiss that was the exact opposite of how he’d kissed me when we’d stepped outside. It was gentler, more comforting, like a soothing balm over an open wound. Dante’s lips moved in sync with mine, slow and deliberate. The fiery urgency from before had simmered to a warm glow, but it was still there, underlining every touch, every shared breath.

Dante's hands began to roam, his fingers trailing the curve of my spine, pulling me into him. My skin tingled wherever he touched. Sliding up, his fingers teased the side of my neck before he cupped my breast, pressing into the soft flesh. His thumb traced over the fabric of Kage’s sweatshirt that covered my nipple, making it tighten in response.

I arched into him, seeking more. Seeking everything. He rolled my nipple between his fingers, drawing out a series of soft gasps from me. I was so needy for him that I didn’t even realize I’d pulled up my sweatshirt and pulled down my bra to expose my other nipple until Dante broke our kiss and stared at my breast. “It’s like

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