Secrets of Us A Forbidden Love Romance (Alina) novel Chapter 129

I Missed You

I throw the covers over my head and bury my face in my hands, my cheeks burning with humiliation.

Oh. My. God.

I threw myself on top of Zaid. While he was on camera. With his entire class. And the idiot said nothing.

A mortified groan escapes me as I curl up on my bed, wishing I could disappear into the sheets. Is there a time machine?

Maybe I can find one and take that all back.

Never kiss him.

Never go into his room.

I breathe out. Okay, but maybe things aren’t so terrible. When will I ever see them again? Neyer, right?

Oh fuck, but I was literally grinding on him.

I’m never leaving this room again. Ever.

A soft knock on my door makes me peek from under the covers.

Before I even respond, Zaid pushes it open and steps inside, completely unfazed. I groan and pull the covers back over my face.

“Go away,” I mumble, but it comes out like a whine.

He chuckles and I feel the bed dip as he sits down beside me. “Love.”

I try to turn away and put distance between us, but his hands search for me, his fingers tickling me as he finally gets the covers off of me.

That doesn’t stop me from covering my face with my hands, though.

His chuckle comes out deep and throaty. God, he even laughs beautifully.

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I Missed You

I peek between my fingers, only to find him grinning at me, his dark eyes full of amusement. My face burns hotter.

“Zaid, it’s not funny,” I whine, sinking deeper into my humiliation.

He shakes his head, his hand sliding along my arm as he gently pries my hands from my face. His touch is soft, teasing, but firm enough that I can’t resist him.

“Come on,” he murmurs, brushing his lips against mine in a featherlight kiss. “No hiding.”

I look up at him, embarrassed beyond belief. “That was so humiliating,” I say, voice muffled against his chest when he pulls me into him. “I think that’s the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever done.”

His chest shakes with laughter, his fingers tracing slow circles on my back. “Embarrassing? Are you kidding? I thought it was hot.”

I groan, smacking his arm. “Making out with you in front of your entire class? That is not

hot.”

He catches my hand before I can pull away, lacing his fingers through mine. “It is, trust

me.”

I grimace, biting my lip as I place my hand on his chest. “Did you get in trouble?”

He smiles. “A little, but it was worth it.”

His words make something inside me flutter. “I just…” I exhale softly. “I missed you.”

His expression shifts. The teasing edge fades, replaced by a softer, more serious look. For a second he looks insecure, like the words I’m speaking were lies. He studies me for a moment before nodding, like he’s letting the words settle inside him.

“You did?” he murmurs, his thumb brushing over my cheeks.

I smile at him, wanting to reassure him. “Yes. Thank you… for telling Jace to look out for me. Now that Will is back, I — it helped.”

Zaid’s jaw tightens slightly, but he nods. Then he leans in and presses a soft kiss to my forehead, lingering there for a beat.

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“I wish I could be there,” he whispers against my skin. “To keep you safe myself. I wouldn’t let that fucker even look at you.”

My heart aches at how much he cares. I lay my head against his chest and listening to his heartbeat, trying to ignore the pull in my chest. Aiden was too worried about Sadie to even acknowledge Will. He didn’t-

I snap out of my thoughts. I can’t compare them. They’re my guys and doing that isn’t fair. I blink, bringing myself back to the conversation.

He cups my cheeks and lifts my face, our eyes meet, and for a moment, nothing else exists. He leans in, capturing my lips in a kiss.

He growls, setting me on the bed so he can stand. He undresses quickly and I watch with my jaw open. He only smiles at me and reaches for me, undressing me just as quickly.

My skin prickles from the cold, but he soothes me with his body on mine, hot and heavy and nothing between us. I part my legs, settling them around his waist and he moans when his cock settles at my pussy.

He drops his hand between us, feeling just how wet I am, and he hisses. “Jesus, love, are you always so ready for me?”

He trails kisses down my neck, gathering my wetness with his fingers and spreading it down to my asshole. I tense. Insecurity floods me, wondering if he will ever want me in

Instead of guessing, I grab his hand and place it right over my pussy. “Right here, Zaid, I

want you right here.”