Mine: A Romantic Suspense Thriller (A Back to Me Series Book 2)
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“I know you do, and you aren’t losing. But I need to go.”
He dips his head and inhales several hot, heavy breaths. I silently beg him to let this go, to let me go. But when he brings his head back up, he doesn’t even give me a chance to understand what’s going on before he places his mouth on mine. At first, I jerk back, but he quickly raises his arm, grabbing the back of my head with his hand and, keeping my lips pressed against his. A gasp escapes me. He opens his mouth, parting my lips with his tongue. His mouth is sour and tastes like whiskey. The kiss isn’t all enjoyable, and I squeeze my eyes shut, wishing it would end. But he keeps his hand on the back of my head and places his other hand on my waist, fisting the fabric of my red silk dress. He continues to swipe his tongue along mine whenwhile his hand gripping my waist slowly moves to the front of my upper thigh.
I press both of my palms against his chest and try to push him away. My heart is thrashing inside my chest. But the more I try to muster the strength to push him away, the more pressure he places on the back of my head. He continues moving his hand along my thigh, lifting the fabric of my dress, exposing me even more. The warm air brushes between my thighs when panic finally settles in the pit of my stomach.
“Julian,” I say against his lips.
“Sara,” he replies. He runs his fingers along the front of my panties, and a cold shiver washes over me down to my legs.
“Julian, stop!” I yell. Pushing him away from me with all my strength, he stumbles backward a few steps. I wrap my arms around my chest, shielding myself from him.
My chest rapidly rises and falls with every breath I take in. Julian rakes his fingers through his golden blonde hair, keeping his gaze focused on the sidewalk. He hasn’t looked up at me since I pushed him away, and I can’t figure out whether he’s ashamed or angry.
Tears build behind my eyes, longing for the comfort and safety of my car, my home… Graham.
I’m frozen, and it takes me a few more silent, agonizing moments before I can bring myself to move. I take several steps, walking around the front of my car.
From behind me, I hear Julian’s voice. “Sara, wait. I’m sorry. Please don’t go.”
I turn around, afraid of what might happen if I give in, if I choose to stay a moment longer. The softness has returned to his eyes, but they do nothing to comfort me from what he was doing to me just moments ago.
“Sorry, but I think you lost this time.”
I don’t wait for his reaction before I’m in my car and finally heading home. I don’t even take a breath until I’m in the safety of my own apartment.
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Acknowledgments
First and foremost, thank you to every single one of my readers. Thank you for taking the time to read Lena and Logan’s story. This story came to me over a year ago and for a while I had it sitting on the back burner to work on other projects. The funny part about the Back to Me series was that I never intended it to become a series, but Lena and Logan were yelling at me to tell their story. Well, once Julian had his say in Dissipate first.
Moving on. Thank you again to all my readers. Thank you to my best friend and co-author Ashley Munoz. I wouldn’t be the author I am without you today.
My husband and two boys. You continue to inspire me every day to keep going. To keep pushing for this dream of mine.
To my family for sticking by me always.
Thank you to my editor, Ellie.
My cover designer, Alora Kate. It all started with the cover of Back to Me. Thank you for bringing each of the covers to life and making them into a colorful, cohesive series. The covers are stunning, and I couldn’t imagine them any other way.
Last, to anyone who feels their dreams are too far out of reach. They are never too far out of reach. Never stop believing and never give up. If you want it bad enough, it’ll happen.
Thank you again to all the readers out there. Your passion continues to be my passion. Here’s to the next one!