32 I HURT HER

ATHENA

It was already past twelve when we arrived home. We quickly went to our separate rooms to rest.

I removed my jewelry, dressed before I went inside the bathroom, and took a quick bath, but it took a bit longer because of the makeup on my face. I wrapped a towel around my body and stepped out of the bathroom but was startled to see Zachary lying on my bed, looking at me.

"Why are you here?" I asked, holding the knot of my towel, and went to my closet to take my pajama. But I stiffen when two strong arms wrap around my body, and his lips touch my neck.

"Zachary! I pushed him softly. He smiled and turned me around to face him, and his lips quickly covered mine. My hold on my towel tightens.

" Zach!" I pulled away from the kiss and tried to distance myself from him. God, I'm naked under this towel, and if he wanted to, he could easily pull it off my body.

He kissed my forehead and just wrapped his arms around me.

"Let me wear my pajama first," I whispered on his chest. He kissed my