Page 23 of Their Cruel Play
The table creaks and footsteps approach the door. His voice is closer like he’s leaning against the door.
“You’re not the hottest girl they’ve wanted to fuck, but you’re cute enough. I bet that pussy is nice and tight too. Come on, Harper. At least this will be your decision.”
“Do you think that’s going to work on me? How stupid do you think I am?”
“Well, I’m not pointing fingers, but you happily trapped yourself while the horsemen are occupied. So I mean, I’m not thinking you’re graduating top of the class right about now.”
“Fuck you.” What an arrogant prick.
“Don’t get your panties in a twist, darling. I’m just fulfilling a community service here. If you want, we can meet up again for a date to make you feel better about losing it to me.”
Will admitting to not being a virgin make him go away? Or will it anger him? My arms are getting tired, but I think he’s counting on that. He’s counting on me giving up. On me wanting to pay back the horsemen for targeting me.
“How do you know I’m still a virgin?”
The guy chuckles darkly. “You reek of innocence. I’m sure they’ve kicked the tires and maybe checked under the hood, but girls like you don’t give it up that easy. They like you to get used to the idea before they pounce.”
“Unlike you?” Who is this asshole?
He chuckles. “Come on, Harper, live a little, let your hair down, bend over this table, and let’s ruin the horsemen’s day.”
“Wow, such an appealing offer. I think I’m going to pass.”
“All right, let’s do this the rough way.”
The knob turns in my hands, and I lean all my weight on it. I’m not giving up.
CHAPTER 7
The Catch
Harper
The guy tugs on the doorknob but I lean all my weight on it. I won’t be able to hold it long though. The door opens a crack. Fuck!
“This is the girls’ locker room. What are you doing in here?” an outraged girl says loudly.
Hallelujah! I’m saved.
“Something that belongs to me is here.” Caden’s voice is fucking music to my ears. Even better.
When the doorknob releases, the door shuts and I sag with relief.
“Fuck, are we playing hide and seek, little nympho?”
He’s here. Oh, my God! The weight falls off me.
Tears burn the back of my eyes. I open the door and fly across the room, launching myself at Caden. He’s in his uniform with full pads on, looking even bigger than he normally does. He catches me against him as a sob escapes me.
“I’ve got you.” He lifts me up against him and carries me out of the locker room. I don’t care where he takes me as long as it’s far away from here. I bury my face in his neck, not caring about his sweat, just needing to be close to him.
My heart races like a scared bunny’s, threatening to break out of my chest. What if he hadn’t come for me? My everything trembles, but Caden’s arms are around me. I can breathe again.
Doors open and close and then the volume increases. Masculine voices blend with the sounds of lockers closing. The smell of sweaty socks and boys surrounds me, but I don’t care because I know where I’m safest.
In Caden’s arms.
“What happened?” Jack.
