He made me want to scream with joy.
Could Theodore De Luca be serious for once in his life?
He seemed to know what I was thinking as he gazed at me, his eyes searching mine.
“It’s real, you know. This. It’s fuckingreal.”
“Don’t fuck me around,” I said, inwardly cringing.
I must’ve sounded like every girl that had been in my position with him before.
Theo chuckled, his lips brushing against mine, sliding his hands up my top, crushing me against him.
“Is that what you think? I’d fuck you around?” he asked, his voice low as he studied me.
“It’s what you’ve always done...” I shrugged as he kissed me.
My insides turned to jelly as he slid his fingers up and down my back softly. I shivered as he chuckled again before responding.
“It’s whatyou’vealways done, too. After that, prick Kyle.”
I froze, wishing he hadn’t ruined the moment by saying his name.
Theo sighed, shaking his head as he looked at me.
“Hestillhas that effect on you. Even now.”
“Can wenottalk about him? He’s a dick.”
I moved away as he captured my hands in his, lifting them to his lips.
“I’m nothing like him. I’d never cheat on you, never hurt you.Ever. I can’t, because I worship the ground you fucking walk on.”
“I know you’re not likehim,” I mumbled as my thumb traced along his. “But in fairness, Theo, the only reason you’ve not cheated on anyone is because you’ve never had a proper relationship.”
“You know what, I’ve just said I’d never cheat onyou. I can’t say that about other women because if I saw someone else, andyouwalked into the room, I would already be unfaithful. Youcommandmy attention. You always have.”
I was silent for a moment, and it was then that I realized I was doomed.
I’dcompletelyfallen for his charms.
“So, take me on this date. Let’s see what you’ve got,” I said brightly, determined to change the subject.
“Challenge accepted,” Theo murmured, turning towards the door.
He located his car keys, and I saw his parents grinning at us from the island in the middle of the kitchen.
“ThefuckPaps, how am I meant to get out with your wide ass truck parked there?” Theo huffed as his dad chuckled.
“Because you’re the ‘best driver in the house.’You’ll manage. Scratch my car, and you’re dead, little man.”
Alonzo’s eyes danced with amusement when Theo nodded, clearly up for the challenge.
“Come on, Han. Let me show you how to do it.”
I rolled my eyes at him as Laura shook her head at Alonzo.
“Why do you push his buttons? You know he won’t back down. Fools, both of you.”
