Rough: Daunting Temptation (Coral Gables Series Book 1) Read Online Free Page B

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    I sigh and fall back into the pillows. "If you say so. Then go on, tell me something about yourself."
    "I study architecture."
    "I know."
    "I have six half-siblings altogether," he continues.
    "I know that as well."
    "How come you know that?" he asks.
    "You told me yesterday at the party," I say.
    "Okay, then ... I will tell you something else."
    I turn on my side and look straight into his dark green eyes. "Why do you go to college at all, when you tell everyone you have enough money to never have to work?"
    Delsin mirrors my position and props his head on his hand. "Do you have any idea how boring it is when all your friends are studying and you sit at home, with nothing to do?"
    "Yes, I do. Between high school and college, I paused for a whole year. I should be in my fourth semester now, like all my friends," I explain.
    "How come?"
    "Do you really want to know?" I can't help sounding irritated.
    He nods slowly.
    "I was in a car accident, just before the semester began. Both my legs were broken, and so was my left arm. I was in hospital for four months, and then I had to go into rehab to learn to walk again. And then I didn't want to start in the middle of the term, it would have been far too much work to catch up with the rest," I tell him.
    "Were you in the car?" Delsin wants to know.
    "No. I ran into the street ... to push the neighbor's kid out of the way. The car would have run her over. The guy couldn't hit the brakes in time," I explain.
    "You're a damn hero," he says with a smile.
    "Or a damn fool, as Hailey said. But Sadie wouldn't have gotten away so easily. I merely lost a year, so it's okay."
    "I think what you did was heroic, and courageous, but not at all foolish. You saved a child's life," he opines.
    "Now I would like to change the subject, please."
    "Okay. I go to college because I don't want to be bored. I want to have fun and to accomplish something. And I don't want to rest on my father's fame, but to create my own life," he tells me
    "I reckon it's not easy to stand in your father's shadow, is it? I ask.
    Delsin chuckles. "Actually, it's really quite convenient. The girls are drawn to me and want to screw me. What more can I ask for?"
    "Um ... I'd imagine that's getting old really quickly, don't you think? I wouldn't have that much fun screwing one guy after the other. I'd rather have a working relationship than a mindless lay every other night," I explain patiently.
    "Well, you know, my ex really played me for a sucker. She went to bed with my then-best friend, and that went on for months. So why should I let someone hurt me like that when I can have fun instead? Why would I get steady with someone and risk another heartbreak?" Delsin asks thoughtfully.
    "Because not all women are like that. Okay, so you had a hussy for a girlfriend, but there are also nice girls who would want a guy like you."
    "Is that true?"
    I nod emphatically. "Yes, I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it."
    The corners of his mouth twitch. "Maybe I will start to look for a girlfriend again some time, but right now, I prefer to have fun."
    "And that is impossible in a relationship?" I want to know.
    "Not really. It's great in the beginning, but after three or four months, I get bored."
    "Says the man who has been single for how long exactly?"
    Delsin smiles. "I've been single for four years now."
    "Ever since your ex cheated on you?"
    "No. After we broke up, I tried to have a relationship one more time. But her successor was so boring, as was the whole thing," Delsin answers with a grin.
    "And do you get a discount when you buy condoms by now?" I giggle.
    "Con-what?" he says.
    My jaw drops. "Don't tell me you do not use protection," I exclaim. I am shocked that he would be so irresponsible.
    All that he does is laugh at me. "Of course I use protection. I was only pulling your leg."
    At that moment, all my resentment flares up and I punch him in the shoulder. "You can be such an asshole, Delsin!"
    He laughs louder and