I was well aware that he was staring at me too, and I wondered what he was thinking at the moment until his question rang in my head again and I was forced out of my thoughts.
"What if I was?" I asked with a smirk, wondering where this boldness was coming from. Just a couple of moments ago, I had openly denied looking at him when Zoey asked. Yet here I was admitting it to him without a second thought.
Sin tilted his head to the side, his eyes shunned with amusement as he chuckled. Tearing his gaze away from me, his gorgeous smile stayed on his face. "I see you have gotten even more feistier than before, not that I’m complaining. It's quite compliling. "
I melted at the sound of his sexy laugh, but pretended to be unaffected and scoffed, " I see you find my honesty appealing. Don't be so full of yourself. I just wanted to be aware of where you were so I could avoid you. " It was only partly true. I couldn't lie to myself anymore. I was attracted to him.
Who was I kidding? No one could blame me if they saw him. He was like a model who came straight out of a magazine, a freaking greek god. But he didn't need to know that. My thoughts were safe.
" Now why would you do that? I'm very curious as to why you would avoid me. "
" I just don't want to be associated with you. Not after what happened the last time we were together. " I wasn't lying. Even if I was attracted to him, it still wouldn't erase the fact that he used me. " You clearly won the bet, after all."
"Really? You seriously think I won the bet? " He arched a brow. His voice got darker " That is where you are wrong, little temptress. You clearly have no idea the hold you have on me. " He says, his gaze darting down to the book I was clutching and his fingers playfully tapped the novel's hardcover.
Before I could protest, he suddenly grabbed the book from my hand. reading through the tittle, turning to gaze at me. His dark orbs pierced through my eyes.
" I see you are making quite good use of the library." He chuckles, flipping through the chapters of the book , settling on a particular page. A smirk graced his lips as he started reading the portion of the book with a low, gruff voice, " For a moment I wonder what to do about the panties. Christian’s avaricious fingers tore right through them under the dinner table. There’s no point in keeping them on. I... "
My eyes widened in shock when I heard the words he read and attempted to grab the book from his hands. Sin stretched his hand to the side, moving the book away from me as I strived to steal it from him. His face was emotionless compared to mine, which was filled with horror at not realizing what kind of book this was.
" Zoey" I muttered under my breath, thinking of a way to plan her murder.
How could she not warn me and end up putting me in such an embarrassing situation?.
Clicking his tongue, a glint flashed across Sin’s eyes as he darted the book to me, meeting my shameful glance . " I didn’t know you read novels like this." Using only one large hand, he slammed the book shut. The action made a thud, causing me to blink. " You know, you don’t have to, though. Reality is much much better, which I’m certain you can attest to. "
He watched me swallow at his question, and before I could find the courage to reply, he leaned forward until he was only inches away from my face. " I have no problem showing you how insanely great I am, much better than what’s written here."
He was so close to me that I could smell his tasty, musky scent. And when I was supposed to back away from him, I didn't move, allowing him to invade my personal space.
I was too weak against him and didn't even try to guard myself. I was supposed to be afraid when his voice dipped so low that it warmed my core and sent shivers down my spine.
I felt his hand on my waist and was almost satisfied. I wanted to refuse my inner desires, yet I was frail under his hand, anticipating what he would do next as I gazed back at him.
Sin leaned forward further, running the tip of his nose along the line of my jaw and breathing against my ear, " Tell me, amore. How badly did you want me to touch you again for you to want to read a book such as this? "
My eyes involuntarily closed, eager to feel the delicious sensation. I should be pushing him away, but I could only let out an audible breath, betraying my resolve. My heart raced, ramming against my ribcage. A hot flush crept across my cheeks and, despite wanting so badly to lean into him, I pushed him off of me.
"W-What do you think you are doing?" My voice weakened just as my ears turned red.
Sin stared straight at me, studying the embarrassment in my reaction that I was sure amused him.
I watched him take in the flush that colored my pale skin and his adam's apple bobbed
When he didn't answer, my eyes caught sight of the book that was still in his hands and I had the urge to reach for it, but just when my hand moved forward, he had already shifted it to the side, revealing a knowing smile on his face. " I will be confiscating this and making a thorough cleaning of the library. I don’t want you to read such a book. "
I scoff , eying him. " I will have you know that I’m a grown adult and can read whatever book I desire."
" I never said you weren’t old enough to read such books. I’m saying I don’t want you to read them. You know why, amore? " He asked softly, once again closing the gap between us. "Because I plan on corrupting you myself."
My breath hitched, and I nervously tucked my hair behind my ear at the same time that my gaze shifted to the side. I fudged, my fingers absent-mindedly fiddling with the hem of my shirt as I tried to stop myself from blushing .
I felt warm lips touch my cheek, and I blushed even more. " As much as I would love to carry on with our conversation, amore. I’m afraid I have matters to attend to, though I won’t mind carrying on this conversation later. " He says, cupping my cheeks as he caresses them softly before walking past me along with the book.