“So,” he says like we’re not having the most outlandish conversation of my life, “was the too much tongue comment a hint?” My cheeks flame. “Oh.” “Yes,” he says, again so matter-of-factly. “If you’ve got constructive criticism, I can take it.” “I’ve never met a man whose ego can handle constructive criticism.” He chuckles. “Then, you’ve met too many insecure men.” “Probably, yes.” I look down at my drink. “At any rate, the comment wasn’t about you. Your, um, amount of tongue was excellent.” Around us, the night tightens its hold. “Excellent?” he asks. “Mh-hmm. No complaints.” “Right. Well, I
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