The Divorce Prescription

Hailey was about to scream again, but Declan quickly covered her mouth with his hand, silencing her.

"Quiet. My mom and sister will hear. Do you really want them to walk in and see this?" he asked.

Hailey blinked, her wide, startled eyes meeting his. After a brief pause, she gently pulled his hand away. "I won't scream. Just let me down."

Declan released his grip, and Hailey eased herself off him.

However, as she moved, her hand brushed against his crotch. It wasn't the first time she'd felt it, and her curiosity got the better of her. She reached out again and asked, "What is this?"

"Hailey, don't touch that!" Declan exclaimed, trying to stop her, but it was already too late-her hand was on him.

Declan's chiseled body went rigid, a flush of desire spreading across his face.

Hailey quickly realized what had just happened. She took a few steps back, her wide eyes fixed on him. "Y-You... you..."

The innocence in her expression made Declan hesitate, and without another word, he turned and walked away.

Hailey stood frozen. What had she just done?

She instinctively raised her hand to cover her flushed face, feeling as though she couldn't face anyone at that moment.

the room,

in his

you wait by the door while I shower?

bring himself

sound of running water filled the room as

him. The warmth of the room made it all too easy for his mind to wander, and he wasn't comfortable with the

later, Hailey stepped

emerged. Her long, damp hair cascaded over her shoulders, and

Although the nightgown wasn't

hadn't fully matured, while Hailey had

quick glance before averting his eyes. "Since you're done, I'll head back

he turned and walked toward his

Hailey's soft, pale hand reached out and tugged at

pull his sleeve away, but she stubbornly held

her. "What's going

like me?" she

first instinct was to deny it, but he understood that women

a man's answer-they already

face. "I knew it.