The Lies He Told Me (Grace and Antonio)

As soon as Grace entered the hall, Shane pulled her into the stairwell, pressing her against the wall, his warm breath on her face. This was the first time she was

this close to Shane, and it felt like all she had to do was look up and

their lips would meet.

"Is he the man? What did you two talk about?"

In the dim light, Grace saw his nose was red, and his eyes were filled with unease. Suddenly, she felt

a slight twinge in her heart. Over

the past month, Shane had been nothing but good to her, never asking

about her past. If Antonio hadn't shown up and Shane hadn't had any drinks, he

would probably have kept his feelings bottled up for the rest of his life.

Grace stood on tiptoe, gently touching his lips.

"He told me he regrets it and wants me to forgive him, but I..."

Before Grace could finish, Shane kissed her aggressively. A moment ago, when he realized Grace wasn't around, his heart skipped a beat. He was afraid Grace would divorce him and get back together with that jerk.

awkward but filled

a comfort

we

in his arms, his stomach filled with butterflies. His desire for

chased over, only to see Shane leaving with Grace in his

seemed like he and Grace had

The ring dug into his palm, but he

to give

"Shane, are you jealous?"

Back home, Shane rushed

his arms. Seeing his

Larson, how are you gonna make

had held

Grace was still

However, after Antonio's

to undress him. She had no experience in this. The one time with Antonio had been painful but she knew this day would eventually come. She kissed

hoarse as he asked, "Grace,

second, Shane kissed her aggressively. He had waited for this moment for so long. But then, he heard Grace's painful moan and frowned

"You..."

pressed her lips together,

The only time was when Antonio got drunk, so

heart ached, and he held