THE TRUTH.

SLOANE’S POINT OF VIEW. My legs are still trembling, and his arms are around me, holding me so I don’t fall. Shame coats my cheeks as the aftershocks of my orgasm leave, plunging me into ice-cold waters. Ace doesn’t say anything; instead, he stands there for what feels like hours, before the sound of his footsteps leaving fills the silence. My breathing is still heavy, and I’m avoiding Lucien’s gaze, as my cheeks redden. “I can’t believe you did that,” I mutter, trying to push against him, but my legs are still trembling, so he doesn’t let me go. I tug my dress back down with trembling hands to cover my nakedness. Lucien simply smirks, and says; “You and I both know you loved it.” I purse my lips, choosing silence instead, because I knew he would see my lies if I said anything else. Another bout of shame coats me, but this time, it’s hotter, stronger, as the realization of what I’ve done settles in me. I just let Lucien have me again…even though we aren’t even together anymore. This i