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.

stepped out of the room,

halted in

scared the rat might come back. Could you wait by the door while I

bring himself to say

sound of running water filled the room as Hailey stepped into the

to let in some cool air, hoping the breeze would distract him. The warmth of the room made it all too easy for his mind to

ten minutes later, Hailey stepped out of

emerged. Her long, damp hair cascaded

Although the nightgown wasn't

Aileen, still in her early teens, hadn't fully matured, while Hailey had already

a quick glance before averting his eyes.

he turned and

soft, pale hand reached

sleeve away, but she stubbornly held

her. "What's going

do you like me?" she

was to deny it, but he understood

a man's answer-they already

smile spread across Hailey's face. "I knew it. You