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did.”
    “Zev!”
    “Not that.”
    “Then what?”
    “I let you go. It was the stupidest decision I’ve ever made.”
    I’m ashamed, so my eyes flit to the floor.
    “You’re not disgusted by me?”
    “God, no. I hate what happened, but what you did for me … I had to get away to clear my head. I couldn’t grasp why you would sacrifice so much for me. I don’t deserve it, but I will spend every day trying to. That is, if you’ll let me.”
    I nod and grin, and Zev kisses me again. His tongue moves magically with mine, and his choppy breaths are fiery, heating my mouth.
    “Zev.”
    “I’m here to take care of you, Tara. I know you’re hurting.”
    Wrapping my arms around his neck, I find his tender mouth again, still surprised that he is letting me. His lips sway along mine, his tongue soon between my lips, moving all around the sultry space.
    It’s as if he’s fascinated at what it’s like to kiss a woman, and he’s desperate to find out what my mouth tastes like.
    “Fuck, kissing you is amazing. Why didn’t I do this before?”
    “Because you’re a confusing man.”
    He smiles before he steals another kiss. His hands slip inside my robe and begin to explore as much as his tongue does.
    His thumbs draw circles on my hips, and I don’t mind since he’s being super gentle. They slide along my curves and up to my chest before he stops with a groan.
    “I want to take care of you at my place. Would you let me do that?” he asks, barely removing his lips from mine.
    “OK, I’ll get dressed.” Reluctantly, his hands slip from my robe, and I pad slowly to my bedroom.
    “What’s hurting?” The anger is evident in his tone as he follows me.
    “Almost everything. I’ll be OK, Zev. I’ll heal.” I turn and take a glimpse at him. His mouth is droopy, and the sadness consuming his face is something I never want to see again.
    “Where is the pain reliever?”
    “In the bathroom, but I will get it.” My face heats as I blush. “I really want to brush my teeth.”
    I’m instantly happier once he grants me a sheepish grin back. “I’ll get you some water then.”
    Once I take the medicine and change into an outfit, he asks where my keys are.
    “I’d carry you out, but I’m worried I would only hurt you more. We’ll have to take your car since I took a taxi here.”
    “What if Noah is watching my place?”
    “Fuck Noah. I’ll never let anything else happen to you.”
    Zev’s sweet as he holds my arm and helps me walk to the car. My back is killing me, and I’m thankful I took some pain medication.
    I’m grateful to be with him, yet I also fear Noah finding out that I’ve told. Can Zev really keep me safe?

Sadie
     
    “Open this goddamn door, Sadie. I fucking mean it!”
    Simon has rung the bell several times and beaten on the door. I’ve been groaning and cursing loudly, so he knows I’m here. He’s not going to let up.
    Flinging the door open, I find him looking exasperated. Not angry, only desperate. My eyes skate from his head to his feet. “You look like shit.”
    “You look fucking hot. Let me in. I’m tired of you not returning my calls and text messages.”
    My eyes roll. “I’m late for class, Simon.”
    “And you’re going to be later. I’m done giving you space. If you can’t see the great thing we have between us, then it’s time I remind you.”
    He intrudes on my space, slamming the door behind him. His eyes rake along my body, and I know what he’s thinking.
    He mentioned his schoolgirl fantasy before in a joking manner, but I’ve always imagined it was a true fantasy of his.
    My hair is held up messy by a pencil, and his gaze is drawn to my short, red and black plaid skirt and white buttoned up blouse.
    “I’ve been waiting months to see this look on you,” he says with a crooked smile that quickly turns into a scowl. “Do you think you’re going out dressed like this?”
    “That was the plan.”
    “You’re only my naughty schoolgirl. I love you. You