Salvation (Surrender 3)
“She slept with the urgent care doctor. That’s why most of my stuff was never reported. Natalie did things all t
he time to laugh at my expense. It was stupid sibling shit- tripping me, shoving me, pulling out chairs when I’d go to sit. It wasn’t really abuse in the true sense of the word. No one ever hit me.”
“Bullshit!”
“I think the doctor knew something was going on, but my mom assured him I was clumsy. Then she had sex with him in the adjoining exam room. After the third visit, I started going by myself to avoid further humiliation.”
“It did stop when I was seventeen, and I fought back, giving Natalie a taste of her own medicine. She sported a black eye from an unfortunate accident with my elbow. I told them both that I’d leave if the shit continued.
“Mom told her to leave me alone. For once, I thought Mom was sticking up for me. Now, I know it was because she got money until I turned eighteen. Stupid, huh?”
“No, not at all.”
“I made my last trip to that clinic the day I left town. I went to get checked for an STD when I discovered Brad was sleeping with Natalie, too. It was the most disgraced I’ve ever been in my life.”
Jesus Christ. Hatred for her piece of shit mom and sister grows stronger. I brace for the tears and pull her to me.
“I’m not going to break down. It’s over. Talking about it brings back memories though.”
“It’s my job to erase those memories. You’ll never experience anything like that again.”
Her doubtful eyes search my face for signs of sincerity. They finally soften, and she leans in, laying her cheek on my shoulder. “I hope you’re right.”
Chapter 27
Birthday Surprises
Ember
“Babe, if you don’t hurry up, we’ll miss the whole party. What’s wrong with that dress?” Robbie says from my bed, watching me change for the fourth time.
“Quit rushing me. I’m freaking out.”
“Why?”
“Because our families are meeting today! This is huge! Aren’t you nervous?” I huff and grab the wall to steady myself. Anxiety spikes my blood pressure.
“Hey.” Robbie’s suddenly in front of me, cradling my face in his hands. “Calm down. Breathe. There’s no reason to freak out. This is just another casual gathering where the people that love you can celebrate your birthday. Everyone’s going to get along. This is a good thing.”
His soothing voice stops the panic, and I nod, leaning into him. “Okay. But can we forget the whole birthday thing?”
“Not a chance. Not only because you deserve to be celebrated, but also because it would hurt my mom and your aunt’s feelings. They’ve been planning this for weeks.”
“I know.” I sigh. “Are you sure we shouldn’t have invited Raven and Declan? I think it’s obvious that we’re serious about each other at this point.”
“Hmmm, not really in the mood to talk about my sister.” His tongue swirls in circles along my neckline until he reaches my earlobe. “I’d much rather do something else.”
I try to resist, but his hands slide down my body, skimming under my dress and cupping my ass. “I thought we were late?” My voice is raspy.
“We are, but you’re tense. Let’s relieve the tension.” One hand moves around and slips into my panties. I groan as he slides two fingers directly into me.
I grip his shoulders and give in to the feeling as his expert fingers work my body. Aimed at the perfect angle to touch my most sensitive spots, he moves them in and out while continuing to kiss along my jawline.
“I feel you getting wetter, gripping me hard. You’re tight, so tight I could flick your clit right now and have you fly apart in my arms. But I want to see how long you can take it. Hear you fucking scream my name when you come against my hand.” He inserts another finger and starts a scissoring motion that has me gasping for air.
A tremor rocks through me. He continues to fuck me with his fingers until my knees go weak and he’s supporting my weight. Finally, he touches my clit and I explode.
“Oh, God!” I scream as wave after wave of pleasure rolls though me. This man should earn a medal alone for the things his fingers can accomplish. My eyes refuse to open as I shake in his arms. When they finally do open, I almost come again watching him lick his fingertips and then touch them to my mouth.