Alien Dark Descent

For centuries, humans believed the Mesozoic Era ended in disaster—but the truth was buried in blood. Ancient humans wielded the Crimson Code, a bloodline of limitless power, until war erased them from history. In the modern age, humanity is weak… until the past resurfaces. A new generation, the Veymars, is born with remnants of the Crimson Code, their abilities locked within them. But there’s only one way to awaken their true power—facing the brink of death. Only those who survive the edge of oblivion can unlock the strength hidden in their blood. Veymars have built a secret institution, hidden from the world. But from the shadows, the "Onis" rogue Veymars who embrace destruction, seeking to rewrite history with bloodshed.

Haruki Suou is a 20 year old man living with his younger sister who he cares for deeply as they live alone, while one day Haruki meets a man by the name of Aros in his dream and get's offered an offer to go to the Tower of Avernus and thus leading him to agree and beginning his Journey.

Long ago, the gods created a world full of beauty & resources; ready to embrace all life that would come to inhabit it, the world started to become populated with animals, plants, and sentient beings like elves, beastmen, demons, humans, and more. At first, the races lived in harmony, and the gods granted blessings to help them grow, build, and hunt. It was wondrous, but then, conflict started to rise between the races; as time passed, darkness began to fester in their hearts: they grew envious of the others strengths, anxious & fearful at what they could do, disgusted at their appearances. Pressure continued to rise until it couldn’t any longer, and the Grand War descended upon those prepared and unprepared… The gods knew the sentient races couldn’t exist without conflict, as they themselves couldn’t, but to see how fast they have fallen into madness… Destruction erupted and came to every corner of the world, nothing was untouched by the war, millions of lives were gone in the blink of an eye for the gods, and there was no end in sight. The world that they all created together was being destroyed bit by bit by the war, but only when the races started committing unspeakable acts to each other and their own, even to the very world to gain unnatural power did they intervene. They all unified and came to an agreement. They descended to their now ruined world and forced the fighting to a close with their power and might. Once that was done, they enforced an enactment across the world; a price for all the terrible happenings during the Grand War. For all things, no matter how far away they were, they heard these words: "You had peace, you had hope, you all had a beautiful world, but now, you have BURNT it to the ground, you all have done sick, twisted deeds to gain the slightest edge in battle… We gave blessings, with the goal to help and spread growth, but you have absconded from our wishes and only used them for self-interest and murder… There was no need for such a large and bloody war to happen, yet this is what it came down to, the war wasn’t going to end before taking the entire world down with it. And so, we had no other choice but to get involved. We gods have decided upon a fitting punishment for ALL to live under… The world shall be refitted anew with resources to make up for what has been destroyed, burned, and the horrid damage to the planet will be reversed, however, since all of you created conflict with each other in a peaceful world, we thought you all would make peace with one another in a violent one. In 10 years time, monsters shall start roaming the world, spreading forth the destruction you all once wrought… Apart, you have no chance to survive the tide of change, but together, you will survive. That is all…prepare with these 10 years, and we wish you all the best of luck." The entire speech was done by the leader of the gods, the Goddess of Creation. And with a bright flash of light, they couldn't see anything, but once their vision returned, they were surprised. The gods were gone, and the world was no longer broken, scarred... but it wasn’t as beautiful as before the Grand War, this was an unspoken punishment from the gods: the world would NOT return to how it was, no matter how much they pleaded for its beauty to return. There was another untold punishment that everyone noticed imminently on reawakening, that their previous powers were now gone! All forms of power were reset to zero, and they would have to start from scratch! Without them being able to curse out the goddess for this indignation in fear of the incoming catastrophe, the races began to rebuild and train to recoup their strength. While they had made peace and worked mutually, there was always an underlying conflict, intolerance, lingering from the Grand War. As their time came to a close, things came to fruition just as the goddess said, monsters now roamed the world, spreading the havoc once sown by their own hands.

Five years ago, Lucas shattered Alexandra’s world. Now, fate has trapped them under the same roof. After a tragic accident, Alexandra is forced to live with the one man she swore never to face again, her stepbrother, Lucas. Cold, calculating, and bent on revenge, he wields their painful past as a weapon, determined to keep her under his control. But as old wounds reopen and buried secrets surface, hatred turns into something far more dangerous. Torn between resentment and an undeniable pull toward the man who once destroyed her, Alexandra must decide: will she cling to the past, or will she risk everything to uncover the truth about Lucas… and her own heart? A darkly addictive tale of forbidden passion, redemption, and the razor-thin line between love and hate. Perfect for fans of emotionally charged, dangerously intense romances. CONTENT WARNING: This story may include scenes or depictions of dark themes (including bullying, kidnapping, intense violence), and dubious consent.

Dark Seraphim follows Selene, a being born of light and shadow, created in secret as part of a divine experiment. Hunted by both Heaven and Hell, she struggles to control powers that neither realm fully understands. When she crosses paths with Asrael, a warrior with his own mysterious past, an unbreakable bond forms between them—one that ties their fates together in ways they cannot yet comprehend. As they journey through ancient ruins and uncover hidden truths, Selene and Asrael realize they are at the heart of a war centuries in the making. Dark forces lurk in the shadows, waiting for the moment to strike, and the line between friend and foe blurs. With celestial forces closing in and secrets unraveling, they must navigate a dangerous path where love and betrayal walk hand in hand. In a world where even angels can fall, will Selene and Asrael embrace their destiny—or be consumed by it?

His head hurt, visions, voices, people he did not know swam inside. Louder, stronger their voices wishing to be heard, his own voice mixed inside them! ''You want what everyone wants. A love that consumes you, passion, adventure and maybe even the thrill of danger in your veins." "I couldn't feel the pain. I was blinded by my faith for you." "No blood that I can't see, the shadows I foresee." "There's nothing I can do if you hate me all the way. But I promise I'll be there when you need me all the same." "What a person you must be If you believe in the one thing I cannot see." "There is nothing you can do. The darkness a part of me for the rest of eternity." _________________________________________________ This is completely mine. Everything is what I tought long and hard over. And especially used imaginition for. All characters are mine and so is the storyline. The cover isn't mine. If the owner wishes for me to remove it please contact me.

Aleksander Morozova, the one and only powerful Werewolf King who was yet to find his mate. Something happened that lead him for being missing from the palace, and from his own kingdom. What will he do when he actually found his soul life in a very different way? Will he accept her for being different? or will he keep on with his act? Aesira,the Andrastian Female who was not someone to be messed with. She held herself in a high ground and demand respect from the other male who only know salivating over her body. So what will she do when one day she found herself a cute pitiful fluffy creature,lying and painting on the ground as if waiting for its death? will the blue creature do something to save him?

Mary, before being known as the Child of Slaughter, was once a weak and sickly orphan from a blue star called Earth. On that humble planet, she was unremarkable—a faceless figure among the countless souls resigned to their quiet and lonely demise. Her life was ordinary, fleeting, and insignificant. But fate had other plans Without warning, Mary was torn from her peaceful world and was thrust into the World of Chaos, a realm of unrelenting chaos and destruction Stripped of the mundane comforts of her former life, she struggled to adapt, clinging to survival with her frail body. Yet no amount of resolve could shield her from the harshness of this new reality Eventually the cruelty of her circumstances broke her, shattering her innocence and forging her into a cold, unyielding machine of war—a tool for survival in a world that demanded blood and sacrifice But even in the abyss, there remained a faint glimmer of hope As Mary encountered Ethan Bright, the Archduke of Dreams. He was the embodiment of perfection—a being feared by the gods and revered by mortals. As the Promised Fifth Celestial, he was destined to bring an end to this madness and become a beacon of hope in a cursed world His very existence gave hope, but hope was never enough. The burning star was eventually extinguished as calamity struck. The world they cherished was reduced to ash, and all they had fought to preserve crumbled Facing the End of Existance, Ethan Bright fell. The Perfect Being, the loving husband, the devoted father–he was no more. What remained was a hollow shell, consumed by guilt and despair. No longer the Archduke of Dreams, he became known as the Sin of Avaritia, a being consumed by insatiable longing and regret In his descent, Ethan embarked on a relentless crusade, hunting monsters and demons with unmatched ferocity. His wrath spared none as he left a trail of ruin in his wake, consumed by his vendetta against the world Allies and friends who sought to save or stop him fell one by one, unable to endure the merciless path he had chosen Through it all, only one remained—Mary. She was the last tether to his shattered humanity, the one constant in his spiral of destruction. She was all he had left to protect, the only reminder of the man he used to be Confronted by the weight of his sins and the irreversible consequences of his actions, Ethan became known as The One Who Wished, a being who chased the impossible—atonement for an irredeemable past. Consumed by regret, he desperately sought a way to undo the damage he had wrought. Every effort proved fruitless, yet he pressed on, clinging to the faintest sliver of hope So at the face of an inevitable end, Ethan made his most desperate and selfish choice. He cursed Mary with a twisted form of immortality, one born of his own shattered dreams and unyielding desire to see her live on. It was a cruel gift, an unbreakable chain tying her to a future that he has failed to protect Though he expected her hatred and though he deserved her scorn, Ethan still dared to hope. Somewhere in the depths of his heart, he wished for her understanding, for her forgiveness. It was a foolish dream, but it was all he had left And so, Mary endured. Iteration after iteration, their destinies unfolded anew. With each cycle, they changed—growing, learning, diverging from the paths once thought inevitable. This time, they would rise to confront the sins of their past, the burdens of their present, and the sinners of countless timelines This time, Mary and Ethan would defy their predetermined fate. As they would face their irredeemable past and carve a new future from the wreckage of despair Though the question remained: Can they finally escape the chains of their shared torment and bring an end to the suffering that had consumed them for so long? Only time would tell ********************* I will be posting this on RoyalRoad.com

In a lifeless world, where beings are called alive yet endlessly consumed, there is no escape without hope. Amidst it all, two brothers, Leo and Sai, dream of change. But will they succeed, or will they become nothing more than a cautionary tale?

"Xavier Damon x" They call him WIRLD The king of all gangsters, cold-hearted, blood thirsty and fearful his name is like a python just his name breaks people soul his presence 's like a devil wirld and untamed, anywhere he steps out from follows the trail of blood.he's not just a gangster but the youngest richest billionaire no one dares disobey his orders whenever he's around no soul dares move a muscle unless he says so, whatever he desires he gets not caring whoever gets hurts he doesn't know the word love,it's like the word of love never existed in his dictionary.he's arrogant, doesn't take shit,he's a drug addict Ever heard of the name "wirld" In Rhonda vile university They all know him,he has been the school top rebel That even the school authorities are afraid of doing anything related to him, he's the leader of the rebel group named "viking" he may be fearful but every girls dream as I've said, love doesn't exist in his dictionary he has eyes for no one and he live his life in bloody shadow what happens when Nicole Stark arrives at Rhonda vile university on a quest for one of his enemies, not that she has a choice in order to survive for her own stepsister mistakes she made a deal, she have to make the most richest known , fearful, dangerous, gangster, murderous and unpredictable to fall for her within a year, get his property, and break his heart but there's one rule: she won't fall for him

In the city of Evernight, perpetually shrouded in thick fog, Kael, a hunter from the Hunter Union, stands between two worlds—humans and vampires. As a half-human, half-vampire, Kael is seen as a threat by humans and a traitor by vampires. Yet, his resolve to hunt down the dark creatures that prey on the innocent remains unshaken.

Rule of seduction number four, set the stage and make sure it looks real, if you get caught up in your own web of lies all is lost. Walking past the said couple, accidentally my heels caught on the trail of my dress, and somehow I was in his arms, while half my wine glass emptied down the fine male specimen. Damn, what a waste of good wine. It would have done for other "coughs lightly", more sensual purpose. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Copyright Aquah-goddess Disclaimer: I do not own any of the pictures all credit goes to their rightful owner Warning: contains mature scenes enter at your own risk

Gloria was born into wealth and privilege, but one grave mistake turned her world upside down, filling her with regret. Amelia Fernandez, a girl living with her mother and younger sister, becomes a victim of relentless cyberbullying. Beneath the surface of the internet lies a hidden world—secret chat rooms filled with dark truths. Innocent young girls are lured into the horrors of sex trafficking, exploited by vile men. Can Gloria help Amelia escape this cruel reality and build a better life, or will she, too, fall prey to the internet’s dark influence

When Ada's father is framed for a crime he didn't commit, she and her four best friends set out to find the truth. But as their investigation deepens, Ada begins to unravel shocking secrets about those closest to her. The tension rises when her feelings for Luke, one of her besties, become undeniable. Though they fight against their attraction, they eventually give in, adding further complications to an already dangerous situation. The real turning point comes when betrayal strikes close to home. Nathan, a close friend she once had a crush on, reveals his feelings for her-feelings so strong that they prevent him from going through with a deadly mission. In the final confrontation, Ada is faced with a choice to kill him, but not before witnessing the tragic death of her cousin. The loss shakes her to the core and forces Ada to confront the truth about her family: they've secretly ruled the underworld for generations. This revelation sends Ada into a downward spiral, and with her family's fate hanging in the balance, she's pushed to embrace her darker side. Her softness could cost them all, and she learns that only by hardening her heart can she protect the ones she loves. The journey forces Ada to become someone unrecognizable-cold, determined, and powerful. What she doesn't know is that this dark transformation will forever change her, and those around her, in ways she could never have predicted.

Sofia, the elegant and graceful mafia princess, finds herself trapped in a world of duty and obligation. Her heart longs for freedom, but her family's honor weighs heavily upon her. Antonio Cattaneo, the notorious and feared mafioso, stands before her as the embodiment of her fate. As they stand together in the opulent ballroom, Sofia's eyes meet Antonio's piercing gaze, filled with a mixture of power and danger. The room seems to hold its breath, as if aware of the weight of their impending union. Sofia's mind races with uncertainty, questioning if there could ever be love in such a union. Will she find a way to break free from the chains of tradition and follow her heart, or will duty prevail and bind her to a life she never desired?

In a world where memories can be implanted, edited, and even stolen, the lines between reality and fiction are constantly blurred. Julian Ross, a man with fragmented memories and a past shrouded in mystery, finds himself at the center of a catastrophic event that threatens to upend the fragile balance of power in a world controlled by powerful corporations and clandestine organizations. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of his own mind and the world around him, Julian Ross must confront the dark forces manipulating his reality and the true purpose of the mysterious facility where his journey began. With the help of an advanced AI and his own growing sense of self, he must fight to uncover the truth about his past, his identity, and the world he lives in. But as the stakes escalate and the body count rises, Julian Ross realizes that his memories, though fragmented and unreliable, may hold the key to unlocking the secrets of his world – or destroying it forever."

Screams. Wails. Cries. Sobs. Regrets. Punishments. Sufferings. Pain. Pain. And Pain. Hell reeks of those smells. Scratchy and dark? Emotionless and screeching like nails on a chalkboard? I smirk. You poor little, clueless souls. Tall slender, wearing a red silk suit; his eyes have pure darkness. Stare at me, and I will get you to tell me what you desire; the words spoken in a deep, soft tone make the hair stand up at the back of your neck. He has tried to make people believe that darkness and evil are all myths. That way, he lures them to his dungeon and Grins at their pain and blood splattering all over the floor as the rats feast on the remains of the dead bodies. His dark eyes mislead you into trusting him and make you feel like it's the safest place to be. Lucifer brings fear into others just by the whisper of his name. He walks across the dungeon as his slaves plead for death; the anticipation of the unimaginable makes their hearts race with fear. Lucifer Morningstar turned his son into a demon.”Love has no boundaries.” Joshua and his sister both have secrets, and the only person who knows the secret is buried six feet under. Lucifer's enemies never live long enough to tell the tale, and being the most feared and cruel person on earth makes his family a constant target. “You were a heartless asshole, and now your family will pay dearly for the lives you have ruined.” consequences of his actions will lead to death, and death will bring darkness and chaos, “You took my family; now I will make you all suffer.” Prison has turned him into the monster that he became. The shadows and tales you have heard are all actual; the bedtime stories that were read to him as a child were not just a story but a sign to prepare him for the future. Evil will always follow you wherever you go.”Dwell, but don’t dwell too far and be away for long; my shadow will draw you back to where you belong, “It's either with me, or you are dead.” The more you fight it, the weaker you become; walk carefully and look back. Those shadows aren't ordinary. It's your enemies within you, “I will trail you, I will call you, and I will kill you if you dare to ignore me.” “You feel weak as I watch your blood drip to the concrete ground; there is no giving up, for you have lives to save. “That’s enough, dad; now it's our turn.” “Your turn?” He laughs as his kids are locked in a cell; Joshua and Tiffany have had enough. It's time they go up against their father. At first, he laughs, then realizes he underestimated his own kids. “Who will get the last laugh now? Father.” “Will we love you enough to spare you? Darkness is within us; your suffering will make you heartless and merciless. We have suffered enough; now it's your turn. Father” “You have spilled enough blood, and I will stop you even if it takes everything within me; I am nothing like you.” “Your Perfect life was not so perfect, especially if you had to protect the girl you love against your father.” Welcome to Dark honor. ”A quick death is more pleasurable than being in the presence of Lucifer Morningstar.”

My price was taken from me. One thousand times they tried, one thousand times they failed, but their last time succeeded. I must get my revenge and I must get my... throne?" Once a warrior of light, a night of mindless slaughter forged him into darkness. Kingdoms, empires, and countries crumbled beneath his feet. His favorite battle became his demise, but he soon discovered the truth: he was cheated a thousand times. Now, with a second chance at life, he'll make them pay. The fall of kings will be nothing compared to his wrath. His price will be reclaimed, and his throne will be his.

In a world where destiny is dictated by the stars, every person is born under a celestial mark that determines their potential—warriors, scholars, rulers, and even the forsaken. At age ten, Erevan Caelum was marked as a "Starless"—a fate worse than death. Scorned by his noble family, abandoned by society, and left for dead, he was meant to disappear. But fate is cruel. On the night of his execution, he awakens to a voice in the void. A whisper from beyond time itself: "Your story has not ended. Rise, Sovereign of None." Granted an unnamed power that defies the natural laws, Erevan embarks on a path none have walked before. He will not be a hero. He will not be a villain. He will ascend beyond destiny itself. And when the heavens finally notice his existence, they will tremble.

As night falls, an unspoken terror quietly spreads. Beneath the surface of this seemingly peaceful city, supernatural occurrences defy scientific explanation—wandering spirits, resurrected curses, lurking creatures from forgotten folklore. Urban legends intertwine with ancient myths, weaving chilling tales that haunt the darkness. Jamie, a journalist specializing in paranormal investigations, possesses an uncanny sensitivity to the supernatural—an inherited gift bound to a family secret spanning a thousand years. Her closest ally, Sandra, a forensic pathologist grounded in logic and reason, has always dismissed the existence of ghosts. Yet, as she follows Jamie into the heart of these eerie mysteries, her skepticism begins to waver. Together, they unravel one unsettling case after another, chasing the truth, confronting the unknown, and staring fear in the face. But as their investigations deepen, they uncover something far more terrifying—a sinister conspiracy lurking beneath the surface. An ancient curse, a clandestine organization that manipulates souls, and a mysterious man with the power to command death itself… The night’s tales never truly end.

In a world where most chase wealth and status, Omen stands apart. Once driven by the desire for power, he shifts his ambition towards an audacious goal: omniscience. He realises that to achieve the impossible, he must transform into an impossibility himself. Omen embarks on a harrowing journey, facing unimaginable trials—banishment, imprisonment, enslavement, and even death—in his relentless pursuit of knowledge. Each challenge strips away his humanity while sharpening his resolve, as he learns that true progress emerges when impossibility bends to necessity. But as Omen draws closer to his goal, he must confront the ultimate question: at what cost comes the pursuit of unattainable knowledge, and can he retain his sense of self in a quest to become something beyond human?

Growing up on the streets of New Pandora after the usurption of Earth, John never expected anything good from life. He survived just to survive, no purpose in mind and no hope. However, even he did not anticipate Awakening and becoming a successor of the Gray Family - an elite family at the peak of the world wielding unimaginable power and wealth. He was born without a Gift and a curse that painted his hair black and filled his eyes with a bleak darkness. Watch as he reaches for the apex of existence and uncovers the hidden plot behind his curse. "In this sixth life, I will have it all!"

Elijah Hazard, un ex pianista planea acabar con su vida en un puente luego de saber que iba a ser incapaz de volver a tocar un piano en su vida sin imaginar que sería transmigrado a otro mundo.

When Ada's father is framed for a crime he didn't commit, she and her four best friends set out to find the truth. But as their investigation deepens, Ada begins to unravel shocking secrets about those closest to her. The tension rises when her feelings for Luke, one of her besties, become undeniable. They fight against their attraction and try to set some boundaries, however this only adds further complications to an already dangerous situation. The real turning point comes when betrayal strikes close to home. Nathan, a close friend she once had a crush on, reveals his feelings for her-feelings so strong that they prevent him from going through with a deadly mission. In the final confrontation, Ada is faced with a choice to kill him, but not before witnessing the tragic death of her cousin. The loss shakes her to the core and forces Ada to confront the truth about her family: they've secretly ruled the underworld for generations. This revelation sends Ada into a downward spiral, and with her family's fate hanging in the balance, she's pushed to embrace her darker side. Her softness could cost them all, and she learns that only by hardening her heart can she protect the ones she loves. Cold, ruthless and powerful, that's what she becomes. What she doesn't know is that this dark transformation will forever change her, and those around her, in ways she could never have predicted.

Hell is empty and all the devils are here. Shakespeare – [The Tempest] VOLUME 1 Status: Completed (260 chapters) As a form of punishment for mistakenly killing an innocent civilian, Song Zhuyu, a priest and part-time exorcist, found himself exiled to the distant shores of Shenci Island, hundreds of miles away from his hometown and the only city he had ever known his whole life. However, unbeknownst to anyone, he harbored a secret agenda— to hunt down the culprit who had turned his life upside down. Fully prepared for meeting danger at every turn, what he encountered instead was a beautiful, serene island, albeit with two strange ironclad rules: First, do not climb the hill after 1 AM. Second, do not interact with Rui Ye. On the first night of his stay, Song Zhuyu broke two of the taboos, only to discover that the infamous Rui Ye was nothing like he had expected. “I am cursed,” the blind, beautiful man told him with a wistful smile. “If you associate yourself with me, the curse will haunt you too.” In response, Song Zhuyu’s lips hooked into a careless smile, “I don’t think you have to worry about that. I, myself, am cursed as well. What’s the big deal about adding another one?” But as inexplicable deaths began to plague the island, Song Zhuyu realized that the island, including the helpless and soft-hearted Rui Ye he had come to know, held a far darker secret than he could've ever imagined. In a race against time, he must navigate the treacherous waters of deceit and betrayal to unravel the island’s sinister truth and achieve his goal before it's too late. *** Pretty, flirtatious yet heartless priest gong x blind, mysterious and cursed shou VOLUME 2 Status: To be written How does it feel to love a fallen angel? Additional tags: gong/seme/top protagonist, action, mystery, suspense, horror, psychological, thriller, dark elements, angel and demons, slow romance, murder, crime, beautiful protagonist, older love interest, 1 vs 1, dubcon, supernatural creatures, exorcism, tragedy, past plays a big part Find me on: Instagram: delanasiwarka Discord server: bit.ly/delanadiscord

He had three major problems in his life. One; he woke up in a room with literally no memory of how he got there. Two; it turns out that an Apocalypse happened three years ago and now the world is completely infested with bizarre creatures. Three; he was forced to join a group filled with completely dysfunctional people that may be more trouble than they are worth it.

A young woman's life is turned upside down when her ex, Chris, suddenly reappears. Chris is the ruthless and cunning boss of a powerful mafia organization, with a reputation for getting what he wants, no matter the cost. As they rekindle their intense and passionate relationship, she is drawn back into a world of luxury and danger, where the lines between loyalty and obsession are blurred. But as Chris's true intentions are revealed, she must decide whether to surrender to her desires and become embroiled in his criminal empire, or to fight for her freedom and risk everything. With her loyalty to her friends and her own sense of self-worth hanging in the balance, she must navigate the treacherous landscape of Chris's world and confront the secrets of their past in order to survive. Excerpt: "What are you..." I started to ask, but Chris locked his lips with mine, cutting off my words. It was an angry kiss, like he was pouring his frustration into me. I tried to struggle, but he held me tighter and deepened the kiss. I eventually gave up, knowing it was futile. He let go of my lips, and I could feel a sting on my mouth. I saw a bite mark on his lip as well. We looked at each other, and I could feel the tension growing in the car. We were alone, with me on top of him, and our faces inches apart. Before I knew it, our lips touched again, but this time it was different - it was slow and sensual. I moaned as his tongue started to explore my mouth, and the kiss inevitably deepened. I closed my eyes and surrendered to the feeling, my hands roaming his chest as his hands went under my shirt and rubbed my bare back. I started to feel hot all over and pulled my jacket away. He trailed his lips to my collarbone and sucked on it. When I started to move my hips over his already hardened bulge, he held my legs to stop me. "No," he said, his voice restrained. Still in the fog of the moment, I asked in a whisper, "What?" My breath came in pants, just like his. He replied, "Let's stop here, princess, or we'll do the other thing you talked about." It took me a second to understand, and when I did, I immediately got off his lap and returned to my seat. My mind went to Sarah, and I realized I couldn't come clean to her now. I glared at Chris, who smirked at me and started driving again.