Carrie had never been as excited as he was, but once Lucky told his parents and stood up to them, she slowly reconciled with the fact that she was going to be a mother. She talked about nursery themes and baby names. The two got an apartment off campus with two bedrooms.

And that’s where it ended. The day he came home to find Carrie packing her belongings after having an abortion was the day Lucky cut himself off from anything that would cause him to feel pain. Or anything for that matter. If it didn’t involve being pissed off, pain from a bar fight, or the pathetic relief of sex with a more than willing stranger, Lucky wasn’t feeling it.

That’s why this green-eyed girl had him spiraling out of control. He couldn’t wrap his head around what was happening to his heart. The feeling was foreign and yet addictive all at the same time.

Crazy attracts crazy. Or is it wounded attracts wounded? Either way, they were both a mess. Together, they were bound to be a disaster.

Chapter Fifteen

Baby Jade

Baby kicked off the covers. Sweating, her legs stuck to the sheets. She stretched her arms up over her head, and the back of her hand met something hard. She opened her eyes, shocked to see her dark legs entangled with Lucky’s denim ones. Sun streamed into the room from the small breaks in the blinds. Her head rested on Lucky’s chest, right over his heart tattoo. She didn’t move. She closed her eyes and attempted to savor the moment. His warm skin smelled like a mixture of his soap and her body lotion. The simple motion of his breathing awakened her body.

She couldn’t help but wonder how the morning was going to play out. She didn’t regret what had happened, but she didn’t know how Lucky would feel, especially after her long, drawn out confession.

He stirred, giving a drowsy sigh. He stretched, pulling his long body tight. The bulging bicep muscle under her back caused her to twitch.

“Hey you.” Lucky’s arms closed around Baby, squeezing her to his chest.

The gesture unleashed the angst that had been all wrangled inside her and she returned his embrace. “Good morning. Sleep well?”

“I haven’t slept like that in years. You looked like you were sleeping pretty well yourself.” He kissed the top of her head.

“I guess I was worn out.” The sly grin that crept across his face gave her chills. “Yes, physically, but also emotionally.”

“That’s understandable. I’m sure last night took a toll on you, but I’m happy you opened up to me.”

She braced her hand against his hard abs and propelled herself to a sitting position. “You don’t look at me any different?”

Lucky used his thumb to sweep a tuft of black hair behind Baby’s ear. Her pulse quickened as the back of his hand brushed the smooth skin of her neck. “I didn’t say that.”

Baby shot upright, her green eyes wide. “What?”

“I’m not gonna lie. I do look at you differently.” Lucky tilted her face up to meet his gaze. “Don’t shut down on me again. Before we talked, I knew you were hot, strong, and independent. And none of that has changed. You’re still all of those things. Only now, you’re more. You’re hot and beautiful. You’re strong but also fragile. You’re independent but desperately need someone to take care of you. It’s true. My thoughts about you have changed, but they haven’t weakened, they’ve intensified. I’m caught up in you and I think I’m losing my fucking mind.”

Tears flowed down Baby’s face, pooling at her neck. She wanted to believe Lucky’s incredible words, but it didn’t come naturally. No one had ever cared for her like that. No one had ever loved her enough to embrace not only her strengths, but also her weaknesses. For someone to know some of her darkest secrets and still speak of her like she’s worthy of receiving that kind of love of was too much for her to comprehend.

“Come on, green eyes. Don’t cry. You shouldn’t cry from hearing nice things about yourself. You have no idea how amazing you are.”

Baby Jade tried to speak but could only manage a strangled cry. Her lips gave a pathetic smile and her shoulders sagged, spent.

Lucky leaned over and placed his palms on both of her cheeks. He brought her face closer to his before brushing his lips against hers. “How about a shower?” he asked, with their lips still touching.

“Mmhmm,” was all she could say as Lucky backed out of the bed. He extended his hand and she reached for it as she crawled toward him. The top of his jeans were still undone, revealing the yumminess of his chiseled pelvis. The way his worn jeans hung on his hips made her come alive, her body humming at the sight of him.

As they made the way down the hall, they stripped the few pieces of clothing they were each wearing. Lucky messed with the water, trying to find an acceptable temperature, grateful the hot water heater complied.

They stepped into the tiny shower stall. Lucky picked up the pink bottle of Sweet Pea body gel, squeezing a generous amount into his hand before working it up into a lather.

Baby watched the hungry glint in his eye. The blood soared through her own body in anticipation. He slipped his hands around her back, turning her to face the wall. He soaped up her back and shoulders, teasing her as he reached around the front to pay special attention to her breasts, caressing her stiff nipples.

His body pressed into hers, making it easy to feel his hard-on jabbing into her back. Lucky’s mouth devoured her neck, and she braced herself against the shower wall in attempt to contain the trembling in her body.

A deep moan escaped her lips as Lucky worked his hands down her slippery abdomen. With one swift movement of his knee, he spread her legs wide. He fondled her soft folds, using his soapy fingertips to explore. Her muscles ached from the intense night of sex. The soap was stinging her raw and delicate flesh.

Baby twisted her body to reach for him. The agonizing torture of craving every part of him boiled inside her.

“Oh no, green eyes. I’m in control this time.” Lucky pinned her body with his own, making her bite her lip to keep from protesting. The cold shower wall met her hot flesh, causing her to shiver. His middle finger found her opening as the pad of his thumb circled her firm clit.

“Damn,” Baby moaned. Her forehead colliding with the wall as Lucky plunged his long finger into her, dipping in and out. Her eyes rolled, and Baby rocked her hips back onto his hand, begging for more. Lucky spread her delicate folds open further, allowing him to match the rhythm of one finger by adding a second.

He massaged her breast with one free hand while thrusting the two fingers into her. Overwhelmed, Baby tossed her head back, blindly consuming his face until her lips made their way to his mouth. She found his tongue and began sucking, matching the rhythm of his fingers. The force of his hand working between her legs left her breathless.

His throbbing cock kneaded into her back. She was close to climaxing as he clutched her breast harder and plunged in a third finger. The pressure made her breath hitch. Her knees became weak, and her muscles clenched as an orgasm quaked through her body. She sucked on his tongue as if it were his cock.

Her tense body tightened around his hand. When her breathing calmed, Lucky withdrew his hand and caressed her sensitive creases. When he was done, Baby turned to face him, reaching for his erection.

Lucky grabbed her hand and pulled it to his mouth, grazing his lips across her moist skin. “No. Not this time.”

Baby’s questioning gaze peered up at him from under her long, wet eyelashes.

Lucky took her face in his hands. “I want you to know what it feels like for someone to please you without wanting anything in return.”

“That’s crazy! You can’t stay like this!” She reached for him again.