Chapter 25 : Layla POV Who even am I ? I have never flirted this openly and blatantly with any man . Not to mention , three men simultaneously . The only reasonable explanation I have is that their testosterone is making me feel hedonistic . Yes , that's the excuse I'll go with . The look in Hunter's eyes as I peer up at him is a mixture of arousal and pure need . And surprisingly enough , it doesn't scare me . The biggest reason that I'm still a virgin is because no guy has made me feel safe and cared for enough , to want to give him that part of me . Call me a romantic girly all you want , but I've always believed that my virginity is special , and I wanted to share it with someone important to me . Realistically , I knew I would never wait until my wedding day to get rid of my V - card , but I also didn't want to give it away to a random guy in the back of his parents ' truck in a dimly lit parking lot of a seedy bar . Don't get me wrong , I'm not a complete newbie when it comes to carnal urges . Connor O'Shea & I got to second base in my junior year under the bleachers after the homecoming game . Robbie Meyers tried to go to second base , but we were interrupted when his little sister barged into his room . And obviously , I've explored on my own . I am well - versed in what my body likes and needs and until now my fingers have done a tremendous job of satisfying my sexual appetite . But at this moment , I have a compulsion to drag one , or even all of them , off to the restrooms or back to the car so they can have their wicked way with me . I step back from Hunter , intent on giving us some much - needed space . We need to take a breath and come to our senses . We're in a public place , for goodness ' sake. I can't hump the guy like a bitch in heat . Hunter clenches his hands into fists at his sides and I get the impression that he is as affected by our encounter as I am . I feel a moment of accomplishment at the fact that I was able to elicit such a response from him without blatantly offering him sex . The next emotion I feel is regret . He has way more experience than me , they all probably have , and flirting with them like we all just did , would until now most likely have led to them taking it further in the bathrooms , their car , or back at home . I am not a tease , but I acted like a complete hussy while knowing full well that this wouldn't go further , for today at least . Hunter , ever the perceptive one , reads my expressions like a pro and steps into me again , whispering , " Breathe , Beautiful . There's no need to panic . It was just a bit of harmless flirting . We won't do anything you're not comfortable with . Isn't that right , boys ? " he raises his voice with the last question . I feel AJ and Cade stepping up behind me in the next moment . 1/3 Chapter 25 : Layla POV AJ's hand settles on my left hip , Cade's on my right hip , and Hunter's right - hand slips to the nape of my neck , ensuring I can't break our intense eye contact . Cade speaks softly behind me , " We know you would never lead us on maliciously . That is not who you are . " AJ is next to pipe up , " So flirt with us as much or as little as you want , you'll never hear us complaining . Just don't think we will ever label you as a Jezebel for exploring your desires with us . " Hunter gives me a reassuring smile that wipes all doubts and fears from my mind . " Thank you . This is all new to me , so I appreciate your patience . " The look in Hunter's eyes settles the last of my nerves before he says , " Always . Now , let's get out of here . How does frozen yogurt with any topping of your choice sound ? " I give him a wide smile and nod my assent . We hand in our bowling shoes before stepping outside where the blistering afternoon heat overwhelms us . As we draw near my car , AJ holds out his hand before he asks , " How do you feel about someone else driving your car ? I would be honored to act as your chauffeur for the rest of the day , milady . " Cade snorts at him as he rolls his eyes . " Suck - up . " " You're just jealous for not thinking of it first , " AJ smiles sweetly as Cade glowers at him . Oh , someone's salty . I hand AJ the car key and just as he steps up to the passenger door , opening it for me , I open the backdoor and slide onto the seat . AJ gapes at me and Cade immediately catches onto what I'm up to , running around to the other backdoor . " Uhm , Cupcake , what are you doing ? You're supposed to be sitting up front with me . " " No , you offered to be my chauffeur . That means your client is supposed to sit in the back , correct ? " the smile I give him is sweeter than a toffee apple at the town fair . Hunter and Cade laugh while AJ pouts , " That's not what I meant , and you know it , I wanted you next to me so I could hold your hand while driving . " Cade is the one to answer him , " Now I get to hold her hand while you drive us around like celebrities . " He winks at him and AJ almost stomps his foot like a petulant child . " Now kids , let's not bicker . I'm sure if you ask nicely , maybe Layla will sit upfront when we head back home . " Hunter attempts to sound like a stern father but he can't keep the façade up too long , so we all start laughing . 2/3 Chapter 25 : Layla POV " AJ , I promise I'll sit up front on the way home . " This seems to appease him somewhat and we all bundle into the car . Cade takes my hand and laces his fingers through mine , resting it in his lap while his thumb draws lazy circles on the back of my hand . The awkwardness and doubts of last night , when I worried about being touchy - feely with one guy in front of the others , wither away . 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