Escaping the Friendzone (Monsters of Moonvale, #3)

by Emily Antoinette

His stern dom demeanor breaks for a moment. “You’ve got to be shitting me, Ari. I’m twice your size. I can deadlift over a thousand pounds. So shut up and let me fuck you.” “O-okay, fine. Sorry for doubting your gym bro credentials!” I snap back at him.

🤭😆

It’s in my nature to protect what’s mine, and I’ve failed. Why else would Ari have gotten to the point that she broke down the moment she saw me? Why would she have thought the solution to her worries was not to lean on me, but to push me away?

Awwww! This guy’s too sweet 😭

“I spent a week thinking about it and came up with nothing.” I’m glad she’s facing away and missing my exasperated expression. I release a frustrated huff. “That’s because you were trying to do it alone. And I would bet anything that you weren’t thinking about finding actual solutions. You were freaking out and telling yourself you aren’t enough. You’re the smartest woman I know, but you need someone to help ground you when you freak out.” I nuzzle her shoulder, lowering my voice to a mock whisper. “In case it wasn’t clear, I’m that someone.”

Oh my GOSH, this guy 😍🥰🫠 I need one 😭