Ruthless Creatures (Queens & Monsters, #1)

by J.T. Geissinger

When I glance up at her, Sloane is staring at me with the constipated look she only wears when she’s worried about me. “What’s that face for?” “I just hope…” “What?” Glancing down at her wineglass, she slowly traces her finger around the rim. Then she raises her gaze to mine and says softly, “I hope he’s worth it, babe. Because it sounds like you’re giving up a lot just to ride the guy’s dick.” “Hey, you’re the one who wanted me to sleep with him so badly.” “Yeah, sleep with him. Then move on, like a normal person.” “I told you this would happen! I told you I’d fall in love with him if I slept with him, and you laughed at me!” “I didn’t realize your heart was located inside your vagina.” I say bitterly, “We can’t all be as lucky as you and have a shard of ice for a heart.” As soon as it’s out of my mouth, I regret it. I reach over and squeeze her hand. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that.” She squeezes my hand back, then sighs. “It’s okay if you did. Because you’re right. But don’t think I’m lucky, because I’m not. I’m…” She struggles to find a word, then twists her lips. “Defective.” “You’re not defective.”