In the Dark by Lila Rose Read Online Free

about to open the door, when I heard a soft noise from behind me. I spun and came face-to-face with Isaac, wearing a long-sleeved black shirt and black jeans.
    "Effing hell, Isaac, sneak up on girls much?" I glared, grabbing at my chest.
    "My apology." He smiled derisively.
    "Yeah, sure. What do you want? How did you find my house?" I asked, crossing my arms over my chest. Do you want to stay for a coffee? A snack? An afternoon delight in my bedroom? What was wrong with me?
    "Can we speak in there?" He pointed to the shed. "I'm feeling like a drowned rat."
    I heaved an annoyed sigh. He actually looked good standing in the rain, his black hair slicked down on his head. His clothes also clung to him so I could see the outline of his chest. Of course, I was a little reluctant to let him into the shed.
    Still, I turned, opened the shed door and walked in.
    "I came here to apologize for what happened today."
    I spun back to face him.
    He gave me a small smile. "For how I found out where you lived, well, when I moved here, I was warned to stay clear of you and this area, where you do your witchcraft or commune with the devil."
    "Yeah." I snorted. "I do both. Look, I don't want your half-hearted apology and really, there isn't anything to apologize for. So you can take your pity kiss and stick it where the sun don't shine, because it will never happen again."
    "It wasn't a pity kiss," he said in a whisper that held a hard edge to it.
    Okay, I wasn't going to believe that for a second. I'd seen the look in his eyes.
    Which reminded me that I was staring at Isaac. I turned my gaze to the wall.
    "Yeah, right. Now, if you don't need anything else, I'm heading inside." I stepped around him, but he was soon in my way. "We could have been friends, Isaac. Then again,"—I shrugged—"I don't really need them."
    I managed a couple of steps away from him before he called out, "Why can't we still?"
    "What?" I asked, facing him, only with my eyes off to the side.
    "Why can't we be friends now?"
    "What kind of game are you playing at, Isaac? Why would you want to? If you're just trying to impress the other girls by taking pity on the freak, then you can forget it. They won't care."
    "I don't concern myself with the others. They're childish."
    "News flash: most people our age act like that."
    He shook his head. "I don't believe that with you. I don't get along with many people, but I could with you. I don't pity you, Leila, and I'm not playing any games."
    I moved my eyes to study him. He seemed to be serious. Then again, he always seemed to be serious.
    Was it time I took a chance on someone?
    Could I trust him? The new guy, the one guy that drove my senses wild and stole my first kiss.
    Yes, yes, yes. Trust him, jump him, spank him. I seriously needed some private time; he was driving my hormones crazy.
    Sighing loudly, I said, "One chance, buster, and if you stuff me around in any way, I will stomp on you."
    He let out a breath, which could have been a laugh, I wasn't sure.
    God, what was I getting myself into with this guy?
    "Wanna come inside? My show's about to start and I'm not missing it."
    "Ah, I don't think that would be a good idea. Most parents don't like me."
    "Don't worry about it. My folks aren't home."
    He gave me a dubious glance, looked over my shoulder and then back to me before he nodded. Without another word, I stalked off, not caring if he followed.
    Yeah, right. I wanted to be that six-year-old girl again and jump for joy, yelling over and over, "I have a friend." And a hot one I want to lick at that.
    After I removed my jacket and boots, I noticed Isaac standing just outside, peering in.
    "Coming in or what?"
    "Thank you." He gave me his half smile, which made my stomach do flip-flops. I quickly looked away.
    Was having Isaac in my home really a good idea? I hardly knew the guy for God's sake. He could have been a serial killer or something, or he could knock me out and rob the place. Funny though, if it came down to it, I