16. Stella

Chapter Sixteen

STELLA

My body, or rather my hormones, knew exactly what I wanted. In a strange twist, my mind wasn’t fighting it. Oh, I was a little worried. I didn’t think Hudson was an asshole, but I did worry that I might get in over my head.

Hudson seemed like the perfect candidate to help me leave my virginity in the dust. He’d already given me one orgasm. Two would make it even better.

When I let myself into the quiet house that night, I wondered how long it would be before he got home. I needed to say something before I lost my nerve.

I didn’t have to wait long. I was in the kitchen taking a swallow of water when I heard the front door open. My heart thundered along in my chest like hoofbeats pounding on the ground faster and faster. Seconds later, Hudson walked into the kitchen.

As soon as my eyes locked with his, heat rose inside, my skin prickling all over. I set the glass down, resting my hand on the edge of the counter. My fingers curled around it. I needed something to hold onto.

“I’ve thought about it,” I said without preamble.

He took a few steps into the kitchen, stopping maybe five feet away from me.

“What’s your answer?”