Chapter 29 - Ugly Truth (1/2)

Atlas gaze burned with such intensity she felt her soul shiver. The promise and warning in his eyes filled Meredith with anticipation instead of fear. She was now exploring another side of her and it was the most thrilling thing she had ever done if not the most daring.

Meredith looked at the man who was leisurely running his hands through her hair.

”When would be our next meeting?” She asked, her voice barely a whisper.

Atlas flashed her a lazy smile, and Meredith found her heart jumping in her chest.

”Eager, are we?” A grin tugged at his mouth.

Meredith tucked a lock of hair behind her ear as she avoided his gaze. She has never experienced being touched by a man like he had touched her today. With so much care and respect.

Yes, he had called her degrading names and ordered her around but the way he had reacted when he had seen her scars thrilled her and unnerved her at the same time. It made her feel protected like he would keep her safe when he gets to know her secrets.

The intensity in his eyes anytime he looked at her made her feel confident and attractive. And now she wanted to please him so badly.

But the thought of her not being enough for him stung her. What if he had had better and never contact her again after all she had no experience.

The thought of her not being enough for him crashed her soul. Meredith didn't know what do with the unfamiliar emotions brewing in her heart. Everything was so new yet so thrilling.

Maybe Atlas might have seen the vulnerability on her face because he held her chin and pressed a soft kiss on her forehead. Her new favorite thing in the world.

He gazed into her eyes, ”I don't know what you're thinking about but trust me. I want you and this wouldn't be a one-night thing. I told you this is just the beginning remember?”

Meredith flushed with embarrassment and nodded.

”Good. Are you hungry?”

Meredith shook her head. She had eaten with her brother before she came.

”Alright. Get dress, I will take you home.” Atlas said as he helped her on her feet.

Meredith muscle tensed when she heard him. She swallowed the lump in her throat and forced a smile.

”Okay.”