Chapter 30

VERONICA My eyes widened, and my heart raced uncontrollably. My head spun from the drunken kiss. I can taste the alcohol in his breath. His tongue slowly licked my lips, sending shivers down to my core. No-no! This is not happening! I-I can't fall for this again! "Ch-chris—" I tried to push him away from me, only to be pinned down by him more. "Wh-at a-are yo-u do-oing." I muttered breathlessly once his lips nibbled my neck. "Shh." He nuzzled my face. One of his hands held my hands above my head, and the other roamed my body. "Veronica..." His sensuous whisper lingered in my ears, making my breath catch... His way of calling my name evoked memories of our shared past. He used to do this always when he made love to me. "Chri-istian..." Overwhelmed with emotion, I found myself unable to suppress the tears welling up. Closing my eyes, I felt a sense of defeat and uncertainty, and my strength began to fail. I longed for him deeply, both physically and emotionally. I yearned for his affecti