Page 135 of Corruption of a Star (The Grim Reapers)

“A boyfriend?” Raven scowls.

“My father.”

“Your mom is still married to him?” Jessica asks.

“Only because he hasn’t signed the paperwork.”

“Where do you live?” Raven asks.

“On campus. I go to Juniper.”

“What are you doing o do this summer?” Jessica asks.

“No idea. I’ll figure something out.”

Raven waves over a waitress and orders a brownie sundae. The waitress brings it out with three spoons, and while the other two have a few bites, they insist I eat the rest. That's when we start to talk about even more personal things, and it's freeing to talk not just about the bad but also the good. Of course, I don't mention that I slept with two of my guys, but I do tell them about how I have some great guys in my corner, and honestly, I wish they were here.

All in all, I can’t deny it. Allie’s right. A lot of the club members are hot, but I didn’t drool over any of them. I didn’t feel a pressing need to try to make sure they liked me or wanted to get into my pants. I didn’t feel anything for them, not like I did with Rob from the very beginning and not like when the other guys stopped bullying me and I got to know them better.

This isn’t a phase. This isn’t my being rebellious and trying to find worth through having as many different cocks inside me as possible.

I mean, a part of it might be my seeking validation since I never got that from my father. There’s really no denying that, but all I truly want is the chance to be with the guys, all of them, because I think that with them all, I can be happy.

But maybe that's just wishful thinking because, hell, the guys are as screwed up emotionally as I am. We all have scars.

But maybe together, we can help heal one another. We can be stronger, better, and healthier together.

Or I might doom us all because of my asshole father.

Only time will tell.