“Spread your legs” I ordered. I slid the sponge against her, making sure my fingers brushed against her. She panted, pushing back against my hand. I ran the sponge down the length of her legs and made sure to soap every part of her body. She returned the favor by soaping up my body as well. Her hands glided over my chest and over the muscles of my stomach. She traced the v-shaped muscled that led down to my cock. I watched her as her eyes gazed back at me, washing me clean.

We rinsed off and got out. I waited for Emma to hand me a towel as I stared at my own reflection in the mirror. I didn’t recognize the person I was becoming but I didn’t hate it either. We began to dry ourselves and my gaze shifted to her.

“What?” She asked, her cheeks a lovely shade of pink.

“You’re beautiful.” I said, wrapping my towel around my hips. I reached out and took hers from her. I began to slowly wipe the water droplets that clung to her skin. She smiled and closed her eyes, trusting me completely. I finished by running it over her hair. “Perfect” I sighed. I kissed her on the cheek and wrapped the towel around her, tucking it into itself. “Have you thought about where you want to go after graduation?” I wanted to drag her away from this place.

“Well” She walked past me towards her room. “I was thinking about the Carolinas?” She dropped her towel and grabbed a pair of panties out of her drawer.

“I was thinking outside of the states.” I watched her slide the underwear up her legs.

“I don’t know if that’s a good idea.” She gave me a sideways glance. That was the response I anticipated.

“Okay. How about the west coast?” I asked, sliding my hand across her stomach from behind, trailing kisses across her shoulder.

“That sounds nice.” She lay her head over and I kissed up her neck as her hand reached behind her. She wrapped her fingers in my hair, tugging gently. I let my hand run lower, dipping a finger under the waistband of her panties.

“William? She turned to look at me. “Do you trust me?” It was a loaded question. I did. Not with all of my secrets but with my heart.

“Yes” I whispered, searching her eyes. She turned to face me, placing her hands on my chest and pushing me slowly back towards her bed. Feeling the matress touch my legs, I sat down, looking up into her beautiful green eyes. She loooped her fingers in her panties and slowly slid them down her thighs. She was inches from me when she bent over and I could not resist the urge to taste her. I leaned forward, sucking one of her ni**les into my mouth and running my teeth along it. She moaned, letting her body fall onto mine, her leg on either side of my body. She placed a hand on either side of my face, staring at me as her hips began to rock against my hardness.

“Oh God” I grabbed her ass hard and moved her harder. Her wetness gliding her against me effortlessly. Her eyes closed and she was panting heavily. “Look at me” She obeyed. “I love you”

“I love you” She moaned as her body began to buck against me. “Ohh” I slowed her and held her tightly against me, stopping her from coming.

“Not yet” I pushed her damp hair from her face so I could see her beautifully flushed face.

“Oh, God..please” She begged. I loved it when she begged. Her hand dipped down between us as she began to touch herself. I let my hips begin to rock again.

“I want to taste you” I glanced down at her hand and back to her eyes. She lifted her hand and ran her wet fingers along my lip. She dipped the tip of one of her fingers into my mouth and I let a slow growl rumble from my chest. I lifted her and lay her back on the bed in one swift motion. I quickly found her nipple and sucked as she arched her back pushing it further into my mouth. I kissed my way down her stomach, positioning myself between her legs. I let my tongue dip into her wetness and she pushed herself against my mouth.

“William” She moaned my name and it never sounded so sweet. I moaned back inside of her, slipping a finger into her as she pulsed and bucked against my lips. I crawled up the length of her body and entered her as she continued to come setting off my own orgasm. I relaxed against her, struggling to catch my breath as I ran my finger across her brow.

“What?” She asked.

“I just can’t believe how lucky I am.” She grabbed my face and pulled my lips to hers.

Chapter Thirty

I held her for hours while I watched her sleep. I still couldn’t believe I was lucky enough to share a bed with her.

By three in the morning I kissed her goodbye and left her a note so she would know I was thinking of her.

I miss you.

Love, William

I couldn’t sleep when I got home so I booked a flight for Emma and I for California. I was able to schedule it for the night of graduation.

The next few days flew by with relatively no problems. I managed to avoid anyone who had tried to become Emma and I. I snnuck private moments with Emma whenever I could. I even had a key made for her so she could come see me whenever she needed or wanted to. She exercised that right often.

I was anxious for the day to end and being able to wrap my arms around Emma. As I opened the door to my place a small piece of paper fluttered to the ground.

Before I kill you, I want you to watch her die.

I walked inside, anger bubbling within me. I placed the note on the counter, pouring myself a drink and staring at it. I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know if I could protect her. I made my way to the couch and sat down, resting my head in my hands. This is what I deserved, I knew it, but Emma didn’t ask for any of this. I heard her key slide into the lock of the door. I wanted to rush to her and push her away but I didn’t have the strength. I knew what I needed to do. I knew it would only put both of us in more danger.

“What’s wrong?” She asked as she rushed to my side, careful to keep distance between us. I took a deep breath and held out the note for her. She deserved to know the danger I brought to her feet. She read it carefully then let the paper fall from her fingers. “Oh, my God” she whispered, her hands covering her mouth. I nodded but couldn’t bring myself to look at her. “We have to call the police” Her voice was high pitched and I knew she was on the verge of going into shock. I narrowed my eyes. It was too late to go to the police. I had done too much.

“I’ll take care of this” I said and got up, determined to put an end to this once and for all. Emma jumped to her feet and placed herself in my path, placing her hand on my chest. I glanced down at her delicate fingers then back to her. She recoiled, taking a step back.

“You can’t go over there. You are going to do something you regret!” She was panicked and concerned for me, moreso than Abby. I softened my expression, not wanting her to worry. Not wanting her to know what I was capable of.

“I’m not going to do anything to her. I just want to end this thing once and for all.” I locked eyes with her, pleading with her to trust me. I needed to take care of this or we would never be able to be together. She bit her lip and stepped to the side. “Lock the door. Do not let anyone in this f**king house. I don’t care if they are on fire. Do you understand?” She nodded and followed me to the door to lock it behind me.

I drove to the hotel I had met Abby at just days ago. I knocked several times before she answered. Her face was pale and drawn in, her eyes looked dead and lifeless. I pushed the door open further and she stumbled back so I could enter.

“You really think you can threaten me and get away with it?” I asked, seething with anger. She looked at me shocked and dazed. She tripped over her own feet towards me. The smell of liquor wafted through the air. I glanced around and noticed she had given in to the temptation to buy more drugs. Powder dusted nearly every surface in the room. “It wasn’t you?” I asked, not expecting a response. She rubbed her arms as if she was cold, but the room was muggy.

“You wanna..” Her voice trailed off. I shoved past her and made my way out of the room. I pulled out my phone and shot a text to Emma.

It’s not Abby. I am on my way.

She responded immediately.

Angela is here!!!!

Of course, it made sense.

Do NOT let her in!

I raced to my car and drove as fast as I could to get to Emma’s side. It was a sick joke being played on me. I made it home in record time, flying to the steps as my phone rang.

“H-he’s in the building..I think h-he killed her..don’t come in here!” Emma’s voice shook as she spoke. I made my way to the door.

“Emma, calm down. Breathe. No one is here.”

“William!” Emma screamed from behind the door. There was no time to react. Something hard came down across my face, causing me to stumble. I recovered quickly and swung, connecting with the man’s face. He stumbled backwards but caught himself before falling down the steps. I noticed something on the steps leading to the third floor. It was a body. Just then the man swung again, hitting me hard in the stomach. I doubled over, struggling to breathe. I swung my arm, my elbow hitting him hard in the ribs. I grabbed him by his hair and brought his face down on my knee, breaking his nose. Blood poured from his face as his arms swung wildly towards me. I wanted to kill him. I kicked out, my foot landing squarely on his chest, sending him flying to the landing below. He didn’t move again so I ducked to the side and checked on Angela, certain she was dead. I brushed her hair back from her face and she let out a small groan.

“She’s alive!” I shouted to Emma.

“I’m sorry” Angela whispered and her eyes where full of regret and pain. “He found out about us.” I glanced behind me at the man who lay motionless on the landing below. I looked back at her and nodded. Her husband was not ready to give up his wife to someone else. I dialed the police and told them a watered down version of what had happened. Then I sent a text to Emma.

Go to the third floor and wait for me. Don’t make a sound.

I waited a few minutes before helping Angela inside. She was battered and bruised but I knew that she was going to be okay. I locked the door behind us, just in case her husband regained consciousness. I wanted to finish him off, but that would have to wait for a different time. The cops arrived within a few minutes and we both told them our versions of what had happened. As far as they were concerned her husband was a very jealous man who thought she was sleeping with everyone else. It didn’t take long for them to haul him off and take Angela in to be checked out. I poured myself a drink and sent a text to Emma.

Come down, unless you want me to come up.

I smiled at the idea that she had just spent the better part of an hour on that floor alone. I heard the elevator door open and I turned to see her. She ran across the room as fast as her feet could carry her. I wrapped my arms around her and lifted her off the ground.

“Shh” I ran my hand over her head. “It’s over” She pulled back from me. “It’s over” I said, staring into her eyes. She relaxed, leaning her forehead against mine.

“I was so worried.”

“It was Angela’s husband. The cops took him away. They took it as nothing more than a husband who suspected his wife of cheating. We’re safe now.” I kissed her forehead wanting to take away her fear.

“She knows.” Her voice was soft and I could tell she felt like she had let me down.

“She doesn’t know who was in here. As far as she knows it was a one night stand and you left before she woke up.” I shook my head.

“how is she?”

“they took her to the hospital to do some scans, but she is going to be fine.” I rubbed her back for a moment before taking her in my arms and carrying her off to bed.

Chapter Thrity-One

I couldn’t have been more proud of Emma as she crossed the stage to receive her diploma. She looked amazing. Her skin was glowing with happiness. The ceremony drug on and I was dying to be able to touch her. After the diplomas where handed out and everyone cheered, students found their family and friends. I mingled with the crowd, making my way closer to her. She was engaging in a conversation about after graduation trips when I walked behind her, making sure to graze her backside with my hand. I felt her body stiffen against my touch and smiled as I walked away, getting lost in the crowd.

“Good evening, Sir” A voice called from behind me as someone touched my arm. I spun around and could stop my jaw from falling open.

“J..What are you..” I couldn’t even form a sentence. My eyes darted around, finding Emma still chatting with her friends.

“I know people outside of the club.” She smiled and I swallowed hard, forcing myself to smile back at her. I ran my hand through my hair and lowered my voice. “No one can know.” I said, my tone serious. She nodded quickly and leaned closer to me.

“Your secret is safe with me.” She winked.

“It was a pleasure seeing you.” I said politely and backed away into the crowd. She nodded and turned to walk away.

Emma hugged her friend’s and began walking in my direction. She smiled quickly then stopped, face to face with J. I held my breath as I watched the exchange between them. Emma hadn’t seen me speaking with her, had she? They only talked for a few minutes before J pulled her in for a hug. My stomach knotted as it finally sunk in. She was Emma’s Aunt Judy, the one who had made her cry countless times and treated her like she was nothing. I felt my body temperature rise as anger coursed through my body.

I made my way to my car and sat in there a few minutes contimplating leaving and not coming back. Things had just gone from complicated to f**ked up beyond words. Judy was on my list of people I wanted to remove from Emma’s life for hurting her, but she knew one of my secrets. Something that Emma would never forgive me for. I put the car and drive and headed down the road to the pizza shop I had planned to meet Emma at.