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It’s time to change that. My muscles lock at his words. Aiden hovers over me like a looming danger, a force not to be reckoned with. The boy with metal eyes, harsh glares, and unhinged character got under my skin. And since he did that, he has the power to break me. I will destroy you. His first words to me are the defining point of our relationship. He can’t just erase that with the few thoughtful things he did the past weeks or by holding me to sleep after my nightmare. All of it could be another one of his mind games so I’ll lower my guard. Once he has my virginity, he’ll drop me like a bad habit. He’ll crush me and walk on the remains. Call it old-fashioned or naive, but I always wanted to save my first to someone I deeply care about. Aiden isn’t that person. I place a hand at the centre of his broad chest. “I’m not ready.” He tilts his head to the side, supporting himself on tense hands on either side of my head. “What do you mean by you’re not ready?” “I… I need more time.” “More