Rough: Daunting Temptation (Coral Gables Series Book 1) by Drucie Anne Taylor Page A

as he parks in front of my house.
    I look at him. "I'm busy tomorrow, sorry," I say evasively. Then I get out. He does, too. Why is he getting out?
    "I'll see you to the door," he says.
    "Okay." We walk together to the front step and I rummage for my key. When I raise my eyes again, Ethan stands close to me and his hand brushes softly across my cheek. "Ethan, I ..." I turn my head away with a sigh.
    "Yes?" he insists.
    "It was a nice evening. I really enjoyed it, even though it was awkward in the middle," I explain with a smile on my lips.
    He smiles back at me. "May I kiss you goodnight?" he asks softly.
    Because I expect a kiss on the cheek, I nod slowly.
    Ethan puts his hand around the back of my neck and looks deeply into my eyes as I lean back my head.
    Then he bends down and kisses me, but not on the cheek. His lips press against mine. At first, I am swamped and don't know what to do. I am just standing there, before I kiss him back tentatively, hoping that it will pass quickly that way. Suddenly he pushes me against the wall. I squeeze my eyes shut because that hurts. I try to push him away, but he leans in and doesn't seem to want to let me go. Ethan shoves his tongue into my mouth, and at the same time, his hand grabs my breast and squeezes hard.
    "Ethan," I gasp and turn my head to the side.
    "What?" he asks breathlessly.
    "Stop it," I say in my small voice. "I don't want this."
    He strokes my breast, no sign of stopping. "I thought you enjoyed the evening," he murmurs.
    "But that doesn't mean it's a ticket into my bedroom," I say in an angry whisper.
    He doesn't answer, but presses his lips against mine again, harder than before. Why the hell does he have to be this pushy all of a sudden? I try to push him away with both hands now, but he is far too strong for me. He grabs my wrists and holds them up over my head. The stones scrape my knuckles as he presses my hands against the wall.
    "Ethan," I force out against his lips. "Stop it now!"
    And then, he is being dragged away from me suddenly. "She does not want this, Ethan!" Delsin's voice growls from the dark.
    Then I see Avery next to him. He levels a withering stare at Ethan. Delsin has Ethan by the collar. "Please let me go. Camille and I have merely kissed goodnight. Right, Camille?" he asks for my confirmation.
    "Not exactly, but let him go, Delsin," I answer with a shiver and pull my jacket tight.
    "You better piss off now, Ethan," Avery says as Delsin lets go of Ethan.
    He nods. "Call me once you got rid of those jerks, Camille."
    "No, I won't," I say and wait until he has gotten into his car and left.
    Delsin comes a step closer and looks at me closely. "Are you okay? Did he hurt you?" He sounds worried and pulls me into an embrace.
    I hug him tightly and start to cry. I was really afraid I would not get out of this, after Ethan suddenly turned into a horny jerk.
    "Camille, are you okay?" Delsin repeats.
    "I think she's just got a fright," Avery chimes in, sounding equally worried.
    "Get a few clothes for her. I don't want to leave her alone here now," Delsin says in a rough voice. He gently takes the key from my hand and tosses it to Avery.
    "Do you want to stay at our place tonight?" Avery asks me.
    I am still crying against Delsin's chest as I nod. I don't want to be upstairs alone now, and I am sure that Hailey and Thally are still out.
    "You go ahead with her. I'll follow you in her car," Ave tells Delsin.
    "Okay." Delsin lowers his arms, but I hold on tight. "Camille, you're going to have to let go of me if I'm to drive you home," he whispers once Ave has gone into the house.
    I shake my head. I need to feel his warmth and strength now, in order to calm down again.
    "May I carry you to the car?"
    I nod slowly. "Okay," I sniffle and let go of him.
    He bends in the knees and puts one arm under the backs of my knees, and then he lifts me up. I put my arms around his neck and lean my head against his shoulder. "I am so sorry this happened to you," he