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How had I gotten here?
When had it started?
A fleet of red flags flapped in my face as I recalled the time since I met Razai. His stalking, his job offer, the way he acted too familiar with me. How he eased into my life despite my distrust of his very race.
Why hadn’t I been more wary of him? How could he gain my trust so fast? Because whether I wanted to admit it out loud or not, he had.
Not all my trust. But enough to make me sloppy.
Now that he’d gotten closer to me, he wanted to take liberties. Ask questions. Demand explanations.
I wouldn’t be giving him the chance anymore.
Razai’s car followed me for three blocks, and then I disappeared into the subway station. The entire time I waited for the train, fury fumed from me in a thick, red cloud. The people who walked past me gave me apprehensive glances.
Azra came to mind, and shame crushed between my ribs like broken glass. What was I risking for my stupid need to solve a puzzle? For a cheap thrill?
I was as pathetic as they came.
The train wailed in the distance while I silently scolded myself. I’d gotten too cocky. I’d forgotten what was important. So what if I had to live a boring life working beside Azra in the cafe? At least it would be a life around someone I loved. Family.
I had to calm down. If I kept up at this rate, I’d be awake for three days straight, arguing with him in my head. Closing my eyes helped as I pulled in slow, deep inhales. Grounding myself was important before jumping to any conclusions. Mom had taught me that.
The world wasn’t ending because Razai poked around. Besides, it’s unlikely he considered that my secrets were as big as they were. He probably thought I was in debt or hiding a rap sheet.
Not a literal illegal person.
Breathing deeply, I made a vow. No more slip-ups. No more playing around with Razai and putting my identity in danger. From now on, I’d be so straight-laced that Clave would be tempted to propose. I’d finish my job, leave as soon as the contract allowed, and go back to my regular life.
The scuffed silver train screeched to a halt, and the doors opened. A funny tingling on the back of my neck made me stiffen.
Razai had followed me. Again.
Anger roared to higher peaks once more. Slowly, I turned around. That asshole literally couldn’t learn. Couldn’t take one godsdamned boundary—
The platform was empty. Most people had already boarded the train, and a few stragglers climbed the stairs to leave the station.
I rubbed the base of my skull, trying to erase the tingling. Nope, I definitely wasn’t imagining that. So, where was he? Razai could have parked and followed me down here, but it’s not like he’d keep himself hidden from me anymore. The bastard likes the attention too much.
The train’s announcement jolted me back to action, and I rode on the train without anyone popping out of the shadows. I made it back to my room without incident except for a drunken man hollering at me about what’s under my robe, and me hollering back with threats to end his existence using only the heel of my shoe.
Very peaceful otherwise.
My feet hurt, of course, since I’d left my bag of clothes in Razai’s car and didn’t think to change my shoes. I’d have blisters in the morning, but anything was better than driving back, trapped in that car with his questions.
I shook my head, trying to dislodge the nerves. When that man had me cornered, I did stupid shit. Like dry hump him in a club.
I winced.
I’d been trying to hold it together and ignore what happened in the club for the sake of my sanity and my ability to treat Razai like normal. But now… now it came flooding back. His voice in my ear. The sexy way he kissed and bit me. His cock between my legs. Hips rising. Hands stroking me like I was made of crystal.
Back against the door, I slid to the ground and parted my knees. The robe slipped off my shoulders and puddled around my hips. Gods, I was still so pent up. I pulled the lace aside and touched my swollen pussy. The sensation radiated through my body. It wouldn’t take much time. I knew that well enough.
Just this once. I need to release this infuriating energy. I have physical needs. Ignoring them will only make them worse.
My breath came in pants. My fingers by themselves weren’t enough. I wanted more. I could pull out a proper toy, but I couldn’t get myself to stop. Not now. Not when I was finally getting the release I badly needed.
I pulled the top to the side and pinched my nipple. I tried to keep the images and memories from my thoughts. But all I could think of was what Razai’s tongue would feel like. How much he’d fill me.
