Her Forever – Chapter 14

Sadie

Rebecca has never given me any doubt not to trust her since our friendship began. She’s been honest, forthcoming, and made sure I never got in trouble in this new town. Even though I am going against my better judgement, I’m going to trust her and what her friends say. She knows them better than I do.

True to Marco’s word, the music started playing in the distance and broke the awkward silence between us all. The sun was setting, and I could feel the cool nighttime air chill around us.

ecca spoke up and said we should all head back before any of us gets sick. Everyone nodded in agreement, and we all walked back barefooted.

I couldn’t handle. I kept my head held down as we walked, feeling ashamed from running off like that. In my defense, though, Seth looked crazy scary when he attacked Nathan.

thoughts, I heard something moving to my left, and that is when I saw something slither towards me. My heartbeat

pick me up and carry me.

ng my body around like a madwoman trying to get away.

and loved the comfort I was experiencing. I then realized there were tattoos all down this man’s chest.

arms.

h. My. G

rough his right eyebrow while a few others were on the side of his head where he kept that part of his hair short.

his face, maybe millions more with his body.

st.

putty in his hands. He could ask me to jump off a bridge, and I would do it just to hold his hand.

en looking at me, and now he has a smirk on his face. No doubt he knows I have been taking in his appearance. My f

ng to get down, he only hol

he says in his husky whisper.

neck while he holds me close.

ile laughing, Ethan speaks up and asks, “How b

absolutely hate anything creepy crawly. Bugs and snakes are top of the list, obviously.

olds up a black snake that is maybe 2 feet long. “Is this it?” he snickers.

d I start to squirm to get away, but Seth clings to me. “No, no, no!!! Seth, make them stop!!!” My grip around Seth’s neck becomes so tight I’m pretty sure he can’t breathe, but somehow he lets out a rumble or growl within his chest.

s the snake into the woods. “Aw, you’re

our favor, Seth.” Marco jeers.

joke.

With that, we head back to the house. The sun has finally set, and the party is in full swing. There was an open bar, tons of food, and dancing to be had. People were on balconies talking, dancing, making out, and definitely grinding on each other.

nd we followed behind.

ay and saw Rebecca waiting for me. She took one look and grabbed my hand and took me into her bedroom. My clothes were being peeled off my body, and Lela pulled a dress out of her suitcase.

rap dress that slid down to about mid-thigh on me. I couldn’t imagine where it stopped on her tall, slender body

?”

he won’t be able to keep his hands off of you!”

oo.”

n know him. It must be the attraction I have for him; I don’t want to mess up.

“Honey, what’s wrong? Are you nervous?”

oesn’t happen. I’m sure he has been with tons of beautiful, supermodel-worthy girls like all the other women in this town. Flawless. I was definitely flawed. I’ve got skinned-up knees, freckles on my face, and I’m ridiculously shor

Sadie. Trust us,” Rebecca cooed while pullin

anyone as he likes you,

ooking at my outfit in the mirror.

in your pants!” Lela squealed. Rebecca punched Lela in the shoul

t helping you, w***e!” Rebecca hissed. “Sadie, are you alright? Seth would never do anything like that to you. He’s a perfect gentleman. He is so kind to th

and two. I’ve never kissed a guy, and now I’m freaking out that he would take my v-card all in one night. I’m guessing most guys are like that?

on the bed. “Yep, I’m sick! Wow, what a fever coming on.” Covering myself with a pillow on my face, I pretended to snore so they would go away.

there.

u are so precious; I want to take you home and dress you up like a doll.” Lela cooed.

staple his d**k to his forehead.” Rebecca was scaring me; how violent. “Let’s get some food in you and maybe a few shots; come on.”

he lights and the music, I almost forgot about Seth. Almost.

of me. I was already feeling tipsy just from two shots.

ebecca scoffed.

the music was fast and hard; no wonder the lake house was so la

eth, and the guys come down the stairs. Nathan was also with them, but he didn’t look too happy. He didn’t have a bruise on his e

th Me by Norah Jones plays. My back was to the dance floor, but I felt tingles on my back and only became stronger when I felt his hand on my arm.

.

face. Sparks fly across my cheeks, and I couldn’t help but lean into his touch. I hope this was what my aunt was talking about.

e middle of the floor.

only makes me feel smaller, but my height doesn’t bother me for once. Seth leads my hands to go around his neck, which I can’t go all the way around because I

hrough the complete song and the one after that.

g every line and contour our faces. I lost count of how many times my face would blush and look away, only to find he was still staring when I looked back.

slow song was over, he intertwin