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Temptation's Edge

Temptation's Edge

Chapter 1: Dangerous Glances

Liz adjusted the strap of her thong beneath her tight jeans, the fabric hugging her curvier thighs and round bum as she leaned over her psychology textbook in the cluttered living room of their shared university house. At 19, her strawberry blonde hair fell in soft waves over her shoulder, and her C-cup breasts strained slightly against her fitted top as she scribbled notes. She was supposed to be studying for a midterm, but her mind kept drifting—to Stewart, her sweet, dependable boyfriend since first year, and to the nagging itch that she was missing out on something wilder.

The front door slammed, and Chris sauntered in, all 6’3” of him radiating cocky confidence. His toned frame, honed from years of sport, filled out his black t-shirt, and his dark eyes locked onto Liz with that familiar, predatory glint. He’d been eyeing her since the day he moved in as their fifth housemate, a post-grad Maths student with a reputation as a player. Liz felt the heat of his gaze, especially on nights when she’d stumble home from a club, dressed to kill, her curves on display. She’d always kept her distance, but damn if a secret part of her didn’t crave the danger he exuded.

“Working hard or hardly working, Lizzy?” Chris drawled, dropping his gym bag with a thud and leaning against the doorway, his smirk sharp enough to cut glass.

Liz rolled her eyes, refusing to give him the satisfaction of a flustered response. “It’s Liz, and I’m acing this chapter while you’re out flexing for the mirror. What’s your excuse for being a distraction?”

He chuckled, low and rough, stepping closer. “Oh, I’m a distraction? Sweetheart, you’re the one sitting there looking like a fucking snack. Those jeans should come with a warning label.”

Her cheeks flushed, but she shot back, “Keep dreaming, Chris. I’ve got a boyfriend, and I’m not on your menu.”

“Yet,” he countered, his voice dripping with challenge as he dropped onto the couch beside her, his thigh brushing hers just enough to send a jolt through her. “Stewart’s a nice guy, sure, but nice guys don’t make your pulse race like I do. Admit it—you’ve thought about it.”

Liz snapped her book shut, turning to face him, her green eyes blazing. “You’re so full of yourself, it’s a wonder you don’t trip over your ego. I’m not some notch for your bedpost.”

Chris leaned in, his breath warm against her ear, his tone a wicked whisper. “I don’t want a notch, Liz. I want to see you lose control, hear you moan my name while I’m buried deep. Tell me you haven’t pictured it.”

Her breath hitched, a traitorous heat pooling between her thighs. She hated how his words made her body react, how her mind flashed to forbidden images of his hands on her, his cock hard and pressing against her. But she wasn’t about to let him win. “You’re all talk, Chris. If I wanted a cheap thrill, I’d buy a vibrator. Now back off before I make you regret it.”

He grinned, unfazed, his eyes raking over her like he could see right through her bravado. “Oh, I’d make it anything but cheap, babe. And when you’re ready to stop pretending, I’ll be right here.”

Liz stood abruptly, her heart pounding, her skin prickling with a mix of anger and undeniable lust. She grabbed her book and stormed toward the stairs, but not before his parting shot hit her like a punch. “Run all you want, Liz. You’ll be back. And when you are, I’ll have you sweating, panting, and begging for more.”

She didn’t turn around, but as she reached her room and shut the door, her fingers trembled. Her body was betraying her, wet and aching with a need she refused to name. She pressed her thighs together, trying to ignore the dripping heat, the horny pulse that screamed for release. Whatever game Chris was playing, she wasn’t sure she could keep resisting—and part of her didn’t want to.

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