Obscurity. Rucas. GMW CHOICE AWARD WINNER!

Excuse you?

I got a message regarding how much is left of this book and I'm not going to lie, I have no idea. I haven't decided how I wanted to end this. But as soon as I figure it out I will let you guys know!

Chapter 38

Lucas didn't really care at all that it was pouring down rain outside, or the fact that he was shirtless and barely managed to put on shoes. The only thing he cared about, the only thing on his mind was Riley. It took less than 2 minutes to get to her room. The quarterback threw open the already unlocked window and crawled inside. "Princess."

Once he saw her burying herself underneath the blankets that's when it hit him. She hates thunderstorms. "L-Lucas."

"I'm here." Riley instantly shifted over and tossed open her comforter. "I'm wet princess."

"I don't care. I'm so tired, but I can't—I can't sleep please." She whimpered as her eyes were barely opened.

A small smile appeared on his cheeks and after locking the bedroom door he nestled in beside her. "How can I say no to your beautiful face?"

"Easy. Just don't." She delivered bluntly while burying her face into his neck, "I'm sorry."

"Don't be, I wanted to see you. I was going to call but figured you'd be asleep." He hugged her tightly into his chest.

"I mean for today. I know it wasn't your fault." She whispered sleepily.

"I know you were just upset princess. I'm not mad at you, at all. You have nothing to apologize for." Right after he finished speaking a clash of thunder erupted through her room and unintentionally she let out a small yelp. "Hey don't focus on that. Focus on me, talk to me."

She craned her neck to look into his pale green eyes with a little help from his pointer finger. She took note of how much they had dulled just from the events of today and that saddened her heart. "This is weird. I don't like thunderstorms but I love rain."

"You don't like the abrupt noise of the thunder. It's not weird." His thumb caressed her cheek. Her face was clear of any makeup and her hair was in a messy bun sitting on top of her head. There was nothing obstructing his view of her natural beauty. "You are so gorgeous."

"Thank you." The brunette whispered.

Her chocolate orbs consistently darted from his eyes to his mouth and back again. The hand that was caressing her cheek moved to the back of her neck. "You're welcome." With one quick motion his lips crashed against hers. Riley was caught off guard by the immediate movement but quickly fell into his embrace. Their lips were moving in sync with one another as she abruptly climbed on top of him. Her hands teased at his skin as she caressed his abs causing a deep moan from the back of his throat.

The quarterback went underneath her shirt and dominantly gripped her sides. "Mine." He whispered against her lips before rolling to hover over her. His lips drug across her collarbone and over her shoulder before nibbling at her neck.

"Please." She begged and after Lucas furrowed his brows he kissed her again. He loved kissing Riley but there was something different about her lips tonight. They were almost, desperate. Clinging to his for dear life, and that's when he realized it. She was desperate for any attention that wasn't humiliation.

He swiped his tongue against her bottom lip and she allowed him entrance. Riley snaked her legs around his waist and tugged him into her. She gasped at his hardened member pressed against her core. Lucas' hands caressed her sides and occasionally his calloused hands would run down her thigh. "I'm ready." She mumbled before kissing him again.