Page 39 of Tell Me Pucking Lies

“Did I pass the test?” I dare to ask.

He leans down, looking at my lips. “Judging by how sensitive your pussy is, I don’t think you can handle all of me, so no.”

I seethe, “I knew you just wanted to fuck me! You sick asshole!”

“Asshole is your favorite word. I wonder what yours feels like.”

“Fuck you!”

He rakes a finger down my chest, and even with the thick hoodie on, I can feel the lightness on my skin. Then he touches the top of my jeans. I gasp and he cocks his head at me.

“Have you never been touched before?” he asks.

I inhale, holding my breath. I won’t give him the satisfaction of knowing anything about me.

“What’s your name?” I ask.

He licks his lips. “Let’s play a little game, shall we? I ask the questions, and if you don’t answer, you get punished.”

“And if you don’t answer my questions––”

“Ah,” he stops me, shaking his head. “Only I get to ask. Understand? My game, my rules.”

I suck in a breath, feeling his weight against me.

The things that I do for my brother…

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Lexi

“Well, that’s bullshit because I should at least know your name!”

“It’s Koa.”

“Koa?” I gasp. “Like Noa but with a K?”

“Yes.”

“Okay, Koa, since we’re having a lovely time in this forest getting acquainted, what’s your first question? I’ll determine whether you’re worthy enough to know the answer.”

“Are you a virgin?” he asks.

I shake my head. “Disappointed, are you?”

“I hate fucking virgins, so no.”

I don’t read too much into his words as I say, “I take it that you’re not one either.”

“I’m asking the questions,” he says, pressing my wrists deeper into the earth. “You don’t do coke, but do you drink? Smoke?”

I roll my eyes. “God, why does this feel like you’re interviewing me.”

“Answer the question,” he says. His face is way too close to mine, but I guess it’s the only way we can see each other this dark forest.

“No.”

“Why?”