Cruel Vendetta (Rescue & Redemption, #2) by Morgan James

Author:Morgan James
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: law enforcement, romantic thriller, sister's best friend, age gap
Publisher: Morgan James
Published: 2022-05-10T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Harper

I knew it was a bad idea. My brain screamed for me to run far, far away. But my heart—and the rest of me—wanted to fling myself into his arms. My head fell back as Finn trailed his lips down the column of my neck, nipping and kissing his way over to my collarbone. He licked my pulse point, and my hands automatically went to his biceps. My legs already felt shaky, and I was rapidly losing the ability to stand of my own accord.

A thousand thoughts ping-ponged through my mind. I couldn’t figure out his game plan. He seemed so sincere, but I knew I wasn’t his normal type. Finn went for thin blonde beauties; I didn’t even rank on the same scale.

Finn’s hands twisted in the hem of my shirt, then began to draw it upward. Doubt plagued me, and I bit my lip.

“What’s wrong?”

His head tipped to one side as he studied me, and I swallowed hard. He was so damn perfect, and I was, well... not. “I just...” My hands shook, and I balled them into fists. “I didn’t think you were attracted to me.”

In fact, he’d gone out of his way for years to tell me exactly how unattractive I was. Like a little mouse. Just the thought sent a wave of heat across my skin.

His eyes softened, and he released my shirt. “I hate that I did that stupid shit. You deserved so much better, and I...”

He seemed to debate exactly what to say. “I didn’t really notice you until our parents started dating.”

That wasn’t exactly a surprise considering our age difference, but the knowledge sent a little pang of hurt spiraling through my heart. Before I could say anything, Finn continued.

“I don’t know why I didn’t see you before. I should have. And then once I did see you, you were all I could think about. I knew I shouldn’t have feelings for you, but couldn’t help it. It pissed me off that I wanted you so badly and couldn’t have you, and I took it out on you. I’m sorry.”

I reeled back, stunned. Never in a million years would I have considered that. He was so gorgeous and popular, the epitome of the all-American guy. Had he really felt the same way? “I—I didn’t know.”

His smile was wry. “You weren’t supposed to. It was easier to pretend I hated you.”

It made sense in some weird, twisted way. “And now?” I couldn’t help but ask.

“Now...” He took my hand and pressed it to the seam of his jeans.

Holy hot tamales. I sucked in a breath as Finn’s eyes went dark.

“Do you think I’d be this turned on if I wasn’t attracted to you?”

Stupidly, I shook my head, and Finn chuckled. Locking eyes with me, he lifted my hand and slipped the tip of my finger into his mouth. Heat spiraled through me as he lightly nipped the flesh before swirling his tongue over my skin to soothe it. “I’ll show you mine if you show me yours.

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