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An uncomfortable realization sinks in. “Is my living room full of women’s sex toys right now?” “Nooooo.” Lennox laughs awkwardly then widens her eyes and nods empathically.
It’ll be very floral but dark colors. Handcuffs—” “But fuzzy,” I finish for her. “Exactly.” Lennox pops
“At this point, we have to try anything. It’s either edgy or topless clowns.” “What?” “Don’t ask.”
“Apologizing about your body is ridiculous. Please don’t ever do that for me or for anyone else, okay?”
“Avery, no offense, but I don’t give a fuck about your friend. I’m hitting on you. Am I not being clear enough?” I rub her thigh where I squeezed. “Or are you not interested?”
“Men need to be more careful with the women they love.” He tilts his head, his expression full of pity. “They have no idea the damage they can do.”
“I technically did ask a question, but here’s how the next five minutes are going to go. You’re not going to speak. I’m going to talk to you. I’m going to strip you down and point out all the things I love about your body. For five minutes, you are going to just enjoy a man, who you think fucks like a porn star, worshiping you. How’s that sound?”
“Avery, listen to me. You’re beautiful. You’re worthy. Don’t you dare let any man treat you like garbage. Don’t let any man tell you you’re lacking. If he doesn’t see you as sexy, he’s not using his eyes.” He hooks his finger around my chin and guides my view so I’m looking into my own eyes. “But confidence starts with you. A man is going to treat you how you treat yourself. So please, for the love of God, act like a fucking queen.”
“No, baby, that’s a lie. That’s not where you want them. You want me to eat your pussy like I’m starving, don’t you?”
“If a man doesn’t give, he doesn’t get. End of story. Don’t waste your time on selfish assholes.”
“You just haven’t seen my dark side. Yet. I’m taking you to a really nice restaurant, and I’m going to pick up the tab. Then, when we get home, I’m going to make you earn your meal.”
“All right, Queen. Get some rest. You’re going to need it.” He winks. “Dream of me tonight.”
“I already saw your bare ass bent over, sweetheart. I licked your pussy clean last night. What’re you trying to hide?”
You live alone here, Avery. If we make plans and you don’t answer the door…I’m going to check on you.”
“You look like royalty—a goddamn queen.”
“Spread your legs, Avery. I’ve been a gentleman all night. It’s time for my reward.”
Don’t ever forgive him for being in the presence of royalty and refusing to bow. You’re sexy, smart, kind, and loyal. You should be earned every day of your life. Don’t ever let any man make you question that.”
“Real beauty isn’t loud and demanding. It’s subtle.” I tuck a loose strand of her rich, dark hair behind her ear. “Men look past you because you represent what they’re scared of. Palmer’s the kind of attractive you enjoy for the night. You have the kind of beauty you worship for a lifetime.”
“It’d be sort of crazy to move back to a life you hate if you have other options.”
