The Ember In The Dark novel Chapter 35

Toni and I had spent the rest of our free period attached to one another. We would go between hugging and holding to kissing and licking. We made sure to stay out of view of other students and teachers.

Toni seemed to be the only thing keeping me grounded right now. His gentleness and caring heart were making me fall deeper in love with him. His crooked smile only filled me with more desire and hunger. He is exactly what I need right now. The moon goddess seems to really know what she's doing when she picks mates.

The rest of school was pretty eventless. 8th period came and we had new seating arrangements, which was great and not so great at the same time. I didn't have to sit with Josh, but I lost being able to sit by Toni. I was now sitting with Ash and a girl I had never met before.

She was shy and quiet. Her dark hair fell over her face covering her glasses. She seemed sweet though. Toni was with Rachel and Micheal. My poor mate. Josh ended up with Leti and another male from the football team. Myra was with a friend and a boy from the basketball team. She seemed right at home.

Ash is going to let mom and dad know about detention this week. They'll probably be upset that I won't be home in time for training. My schedule seems to be getting busier and busier. I feel like I'm drowning in it all.

Toni walked me to detention hand in hand. It was held in an old room on the far end of the building. I felt a bit nervous as we got closer.

Dex will be here with me.

"I'll come take you home after detention. It'll end around the same time as football practice. I'll text you." Toni's thumb and forefinger held my chin captive, lifting it to his lips.

We kissed like we hadn't kissed in years. It was long, passionate and hungry. I had to take a deep breath after to keep from drenching my underwear. His kisses did things to my body that had me all hot and bothered. Toni left down the hall and I watched him for a moment. A whistle had me snapping back to reality.

"That was steamy." Dex smirked. "Can we do that too?" He leaned forward close to my face.

I took a step back, rolling my eyes. I walked into the detention room and signed in. Dex followed closely behind. I took a seat in the front, hoping if I sat near the teacher I'd be safer. Dex took a seat behind me and I realized it might have been better to sit on the last desk in the row.

He poked me with his finger for a minute. When I didn't turn around he started to run his fingers over my back, softly. It made me shiver. I caved and turned in my seat. I leaned back against the bar that welded the chair and desk together. He leaned forward a bit.

"How much do you wanna bet that old Ms. White will fall asleep in the next 10 minutes?" I just shook my head at him. "You're no fun." He pouted, sitting back in his chair.

He was right though. Within the next 10 minutes Ms. White was deeply asleep. Light snores came from her direction. Thanks for keeping a close eye on us Ms. White, really appreciate it. I sighed heavily, as I realized I was at the mercy of Dex.

"Wanna play a game?" He whispered into my ear, his breath tickled, making my ear itchy.

"Not particularly." I deadpanned. I don't trust his games. I don't trust him at all.

"Oh come on. Please?"

He started poking me with his finger. He was trying to break me by being annoying. When poking my arm didn't work he started, rubbing his fingers on my arm. It kind of tickled, but I didn't relent. When he realized that wouldn't work he snapped my bra strap instead.

"Hey!" I yelled. Ms. White stopped snoring for a second at my yell, but fell back asleep seconds later. Dex only smiled at me.

"Let's play." He insisted.

"You're so annoying. You know that right?" I rolled my eyes.

"Eh, I've been told." He smirked. "So, you gonna play or just keep pretending to ignore me?"

I've been avoiding his eyes, only looking at his lips or the tattoos on his neck. They peaked over his turtle neck just a little. I wonder if it hurt to get that.

"Depends. What are you wanting to play?" I caved.

This is going to be a long week.

"20 questions. You have to answer honestly. I will too." He poked my arm again and I rolled my eyes pushing further away from him.

"Fine, but you have to stop touching me." He sighed at my request.