Binding 13 (Boys of Tommen, #1)

by Chloe Walsh

“I know your father spoke to you a few years ago about the birds and the bees.” She placed a hand on my shoulder and steered me over to the island, obviously not fucking hearing again. “But considering this latest development, I think it might be a good idea for us to talk about it. Just so we’re all clear on how important it is to take things slowly.” “Latest development?” I sank onto a stool and gaped at her. “I’m not having any bleeding developments. We don’t need to talk about anything.” “Even still—” Shrugging, Mam sat down on the stool beside me and patted my thigh. “It would do no harm to refresh your memory.” “I sincerely fucking hope you’re joking, Ma,” I strangled out. “Maybe we should call Shannon down, so I can talk to you both about this—” “Don’t you bleeding dare,” I snapped. “You leave her alone.” You’ve traumatized her enough! “Okay then,” she replied. “I’ll talk to you about this.” “Please, don’t—” “Sex is a beautiful thing, love,” Mam said in that motherly tone that currently made me want to stab pencils in my ears. “When it’s between two people who love and are committed to each other.” I held up a hand. “We are just friends.” “Uh-huh,” Mam quipped with a disbelieving smile. “That’s what they all say.” “That’s the bleeding truth,” I snapped. “That’s all we are.” Jesus, even your mother can see through you… “It’s completely natural to want to experience pleasure with a partner,” Mam continued to say, ignoring my pleas. “When you’re both old enough to full...