Collin clearly wasn t satisfied with the way the kiss ended.

He looked her in the eye and asked without a hint of embarrassment, Linsey, do you even know how to use your tongue?

Of course I do

A chill ran through her at Collin s next words. If you re not going to put it to use, maybe I should just cut it out myself.

Backed into a corner by Collin s unyielding demands, Linsey finally gave in and kissed him with all the depth he expected.

Even though her movements were clumsy and uncertain, Collin seemed more than content.

His broad hand gripped the back of her neck, drawing her closer and leaving her no escape. The only thing that broke the silence was the sound of their lips meeting. By the time he finally let go, Linsey s tongue was numb, and she slumped against him, gasping for air.

Collin seized the moment to play with her hair and, with his free hand, flipped off the light.

A faint click, and the room was plunged into darkness.

Collin then shifted his position and pulled her close, his embrace making it clear that he wasn t about to let go.

Linsey squirmed for a moment, but in the pitch-black room, Collin found her lips once more. His warning was quiet but firm. Go to sleep. Any noise from you, and you ll wish you hadn t.

Worried he would push things further if she protested, Linsey gave up struggling and let him hold her in silence. Soon enough, daylight crept into the room.

Linsey woke to an empty bed where Collin was already gone.

Her phone buzzed urgently from the nightstand.

Without thinking, she grabbed it and saw Dolores name flashing on the screen.

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She answered right away.

Dolores sounded frantic. Linsey, it s a disaster!

What happened? Linsey asked, confused and still half-awake.

There was no hesitation as Dolores responded, Felix has cheated on you!

Any trace of sleep vanished from Linsey s face. What did you just say, Dolores?

Dolores rushed to explain, her words tumbling out. I was out shopping and saw Felix getting into a car with a tall woman. He kissed her, Linsey. On the mouth!

Linsey sat in stunned silence, her mind refusing to process the words. Who was she? The question left her lips before she could stop herself, though an unsettling image had already formed in her mind.

I couldn t see her face, Dolores admitted. She had her back turned the whole time. But there s no way I d mistake Felix.

For a moment, Linsey tried to hold on to hope. Dolores, are you sure? Maybe it s just a misunderstanding?

Linsey, he kissed her! Right on the lips! There s no way I m wrong, Dolores replied, sharp and angry. If that jerk hadn t jumped into the car so fast, I d have taken a photo for proof!

Just as their conversation heated up, someone knocked at the door.

Linsey snapped out of her daze as the knocking grew louder. She quickly told Dolores, Dolores, I have a situation here. I need to go.

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