Settling The Score
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  • Reads 4,671
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  • Parts 34
  • Time 4h 41m
Ongoing, First published Jun 17, 2019
Now, usually I'm quite level headed. But right now? Right now my heart hammered frantically against my chest as he pressed closer. 
Those mischievous green eyes bore into mine and I couldn't breathe, couldn't move, not even to mention think clearly.

His smell was intoxicating as he leaned in, closing the already too small distance between us. My eyes closed out of their own accord as his face inched closer, his breath dancing on my lips.
Just a few more seconds.... 

His deep laughter echoed through the room, bringing me back to reality. 

"Now, now Leslie, here I thought you were the only girl unaffected by all my charm," he bellowed, wearing the most annoying smirk I have ever seen. 

What the hell? What had just happened? 

No no no no.
Taking my shocked silence as cue, Mason leaned a bit closer, whispering huskily, "I told you I'd get back at you Carter, and trust me I'm just getting started." 

That asshole! Who does he think he is treating ME like I'm one of his little groupies?!

Oh, he think he's won?? 
He was right, this was definitely NOT over. 
I'd teach him exactly why messing with Leslie Carter was a very, very bad idea.
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Meet Leslie Carter, a headstrong girl who doesn't let anyone walk over her. When the school player, Mason Hayes, makes a bet that he can get Leslie to fall for him, she is determined to prove him wrong. Maybe even teach him a lesson or two. 
Can Leslie resist all that is Mason Hayes? Can he break through the walls she's so meticulously put up? Maybe, maybe not... But it's sure going to be one hell of a ride to find out.
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