Page 180 of Their Wicked Secrets: Untouched, Vol 5 of 6

I blow out a breath and sit up, flinching at the sudden gush between my legs. They definitely filled me up last night.

Luke tips my chin up so our eyes lock. “He doesn’t get to control me anymore. We’ll get what we need and get out of there.”

I nod and grab his hand to pull him down. He smiles before his lips meet mine. If he’s worried about morning breath, he doesn’t show it. He tastes like mint. He grabs the back of my neck to hold me while he explores me, lighting up my insides.

For a moment, I can forget about what’s waiting at the end of tonight. For a moment. It’s never far from my mind, but they do a good job of pushing it into the background. Overwhelming me with their desire and love.

Luke lifts his mouth from mine but dips back in to brush against my mouth one more time. He groans as he meets my eyes. “Stay with your mom, princess. If you aren’t with us⁠—”

“I’m with her.” I cup his jaw and drag in a breath. The way I feel about these boys is beyond anything I ever imagined.

His gaze dips to my naked body and there’s more than interest in his eyes. He smirks as he draws away. “Sleep. You need it.”

A hand brushes against my hip, and I turn to meet Nico’s eyes. He holds his arm out for me. I slide down against his side, my head fitting perfectly against his shoulder. Protected and safe in this little cocoon, I close my eyes and try to forget about anything but going to the dance with the guys I love.

Jack holds my hand as he lets me into his house. I have my own key now, but it still feels weird. I texted my mom last night about going to the quarry today and told her the guys had to be somewhere this morning.

“Jacky!” Lucy smiles from the breakfast table. Her plate is almost empty. She has on a princess costume with plastic high heels and a crown of pretty pink gems. “Are you going to play with me today?”

“Not today.” He smiles softly. “Maybe tomorrow. Okay?”

She nods and looks hopefully at me. I glance at Jack, and he shrugs. Basically leaving it up to me if I want to offer my time to his little sister. It might be the distraction I need to make it through this morning.

“I don’t have anything to do right now.”

Lucy grins. “Do you like Barbie?”

“I do.” I return her grin.

Jack guides me toward the table before he leans in and kisses me on the cheek. “I’ll be back in a few hours.”

Lucy giggles, but then Jack goes over and kisses her cheek.

“Jacky,” she chastises, but her smile doesn’t fade.

I lower myself onto the chair across the table from her. Jack’s father comes into the kitchen.

“Not staying?” he says. His eyes remain on Jack as he steps over to the sink and the pile of dishes waiting for him.

Jack shakes his head and checks his watch. “I have to help with flag football and then practice. Is Jennifer here?”

Robert glances at me before nodding. I still don’t know what to make of Robert. What was he to my father? What he is to my mother? All I know is he’s one of the “good” parents.

“I’ve got to go.” Jack runs his hand through his hair and then hugs his father’s shoulders quickly before he disappears out the door.

Robert stares after him with a sigh. It’s not hard to imagine a younger version of him. He probably looked a lot like Jack. What made him stop doing business with his friends? What made him tell my father about the meeting that night?

Is he responsible in part for my dad’s death?

Robert turns and catches me looking at him. I look away quickly, and Lucy smiles.

“I have the Barbie game or some Barbies to play with.” She looks down at her plate.

“Finish breakfast first, Lucy.” Robert turns on the faucet.

“We’ll definitely play, but first I need to talk to my mom.” I rise from the table.

“Okay.” Lucy lifts her fork as I walk toward my mom’s room.