The Thorn Of A Rose

"Well this has been nice" I say, clasping my hands together. I cringe as I do it.

He stops tucking his shirt into his pants, looking up to meet my gaze slowly.

"Nice?" I freeze at his question. That probably wasn't the best adjective. His eyes glaze over again, giving me the same look as before and the same look as last night. "It was nice?"

I try to give a small laugh, but he's not smiling "You know what I mean"

He shakes his head "No, Rose. I'm afraid I don't know what you mean."

I gulp. I'm not scared of him, I'm thrilled by him. I never know what his next move will be or what he's capable of in the bedroom. Probably because you've known him for a day, my subconscious reminds me.

I purse my lips together "I don't know what else to say" My voice is timid, like a small child who's got stage fright.

"I'd love to punish your mouth for saying that word but I'm a better man than that."

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Rose James has been unlucky in love and vowed against it when she was 21. Now, 24 and attending a wedding with her newly single best friend, she stumbles across her one night stand from the night before.

Lloyd Emmerson has the looks, the money, the charm and so much more. He's never let a woman into his life due to past mistakes that remain in the dark to many people. Something about Rose is different, something that makes him want to step away from the darkness.

But, Rose's vow means everything to her and she intends to stick to it. However, when Lloyd Emmerson can't get enough of her, he begins to break down her walls, just as she breaks down his.

Could luck finally be on her side?