His Cinderella: A Possessive Dark Romance (Mayhem Ever After Book 3) by Vivi Paige

Author:Vivi Paige [Paige, Vivi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Vivi Paige
Published: 2020-10-20T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

I lost track of time cuddling with Deryk on the loveseat, its garish design failing to diminish the sweet moment.

We remained like that until the sweat cooled upon our bodies and Deryk shifted position. “My legs are falling asleep.”

I chuckled obligingly, kissed him on the cheek, and extricated myself from his lap. Deryk rose and stretched like a cat, muscle and sinew playing in defined detail under his smooth skin.

We dressed while exchanging knowing smiles, our scents mingled and intertwined in both the air and on our bodies. I was learning to love the way he looked at me, his piercing gray gaze intent with a laser focus. I fascinated him, just as he fascinated me.

“It’s a little different than when we dated in prep school,” he said as he tied his shoelaces.

“Just a little,” I agreed. “But in some ways, it’s a lot better.”

He smiled, but it faded into a sad, wistful expression.

“What’s wrong?” I asked, going to him and putting my hands on his chest.

“It’s just… I really wanted to be the one to take your cherry.”

I patted his chest before stepping back to look him squarely in the eye. “I know. Believe it or not, I wanted to give it to you.”

“Really?” His eyes widened, an incredulous grin gracing his face.

“Yes, really. I had it all planned out. I was going to rent a hotel room the night after the homecoming dance.”

“I spent a long time trying to get you the exact dress you wanted,” Deryk said in a low voice.

I stared into his eyes and sighed. “I know,” I said. “I know you did. Look, Deryk, we can’t change the past. All we can do is…”

Deryk’s phone rang with a tone similar to an alarm klaxon. He stiffened as if slapped and hastily dug the device out of his pocket. “I’m sorry. I have to take this.”

“Who is it?” I inquired.

“My father,” he said in a cold tone. Deryk put the phone up to his ear and turned away. “Yes? I have. I am. We’re at the cottage as we speak. Yes, Jimmy is here, but he’s staying in the guest house. That’s insulting. I’m not—I haven’t even been—no. I promise you, I’m not on the stuff anymore. Well, ask the Bull. He poked around every nook and…” Deryk’s anger faded, his face relaxing into placidity. “Okay,” he replied. “Yes, I know the place. Are we expecting trouble? I’ll bring Jimmy with me. No, I don’t need Will to back me up. Yes, I know he was in the army and is a total bad ass killing machine, but he’s as subtle as a hand grenade.” Deryk sighed. “All right. I’ll bring him along, too. I—I love you too, Dad.” Deryk’s face purpled, and I giggled at his expense.

“Hey,” he narrowed his eyes at me.

“Oh stop. It’s cute that you love your father.”

“I have to love him,” Deryk said. “He’s my dad. But sometimes, he makes it really, really hard. I’m not like him. I don’t have this, this drive to constantly make money and be on top of things.

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