Free Unbeautifully Loved (Breathe Again) by Emma Grayson Page A

she said with a smirk, motioning to the living room.
    Grabbing me by my sore wrist, she pulled me behind her, my body sore and protesting as I stumbled into the living room behind her. “Jesus Molls, I just woke up you know, I’d really like to see Finn before whatever it is you’re–” I trailed off, seeing she was looking straight ahead, with a grin spread across her face.
    My eyes followed her gaze and I froze, and I was sure I stopped breathing.
    Standing in my living room, in his faded jeans and grey button up and black leather jacket, dark hair wild like last night, was Lukas.
    Shit. He was gorgeous.
    I was sure I was dreaming, ‘cause if not, it meant Lukas really was standing in the middle of my fucking living room with that fucking sexy as hell half grin on his face. I was about ready to pinch myself, but Mollie whispering in my ear caught my attention instead.
    “Close your mouth babe, you’re drooling,” she teased lightly, laughing.
    My jaw snapped shut– nope, not a dream.
    “Lukas,” I whispered, not trusting my voice not to sound like a pre teen boy who just hit puberty. “What are you doing here?”
    “Told you last night I’d be by this morning to take you to the station then for breakfast,” he said hoarsely.
    “Station? What station and furthermore, how do you know this very hot guy?” Mollie interrupted, her eyes darting between the two of us.
    Fuck.
    I looked from Lukas to Mollie, opening and closing my mouth, not knowing what to say. Lukas must have seen my struggle and spoke.
    “Lex,” my head turned in his direction, “get dressed, I’ll explain, then we’ll go.” He crossed his arms over his chest as his eyes traveled up and down my body. I could feel every spot they hit as if he had touched me physically and my body trembled at the mere thought of his hands on me.
    His lips curled into his sexy half grin as his eyes hit my feet then traveled back up. I realized I was standing in nothing but my purple underwear and an oversized band tee. I nervously pulled my bottom lip between my teeth. Instead of running out of the room and upstairs, I tugged at the hem of my shirt hoping it magically became longer.
    Mollie was watching the entire scene between Lukas and me– enjoying every second of it.
    I rolled my eyes. “Finn still sleeping?” I asked, looking over at his toy room– already knowing the answer but needed a quick topic change.
    “Yeah, he may have gone to bed a little later than usual,” she said nonchalantly. “Our movie ran a little longer than I thought it would.”
    I crossed my arms over my chest and I felt the bottom of my shirt rise. “Mollie...” I said with raised eyebrows.
    I didn’t hear anything she said, ‘cause the room suddenly filled with a strong, booming energy. It hit me directly, almost knocking the breath out of me like a wave to a surfer. I turned my head in the direction it was coming from.
    Lukas.
    Shit .
    He was looking at me, grin vanished, his expression dark and dangerous as if he was having difficulties controlling himself. His dark eyes were looking at my shirt and what it was no longer covering.
    My stomach clenched tightly as my face warmed, heat rolling through my body, shooting between my legs. I had the urge to run to him and throw my body against his solid chest and crash my lips to his, while my hands dove into his hair and fisted it by the handfuls. I had no idea where the thought came from but I pushed it aside as I heard a throaty growl come from him as if he had just read my mind.
    “I’m umm... gonna go get dressed and check on Finn.” Before either could answer I turned on my feet and hurried out of the living room and up the stairs, not caring what I looked like while doing it. I hit the landing at the top and stopped to gather myself.
    Lukas.
    Down in my living room.
    Looking insanely sexy.
    And he had just seen me right after waking up and half naked.
    I checked on Finn who was still asleep then went to my room and