“Come here.” He points in front of him, and I willingly take the few steps. Sitting back down, he pulls me between his legs, fisting the robe at my chest, and pulls me closer, so quickly, I end up falling into his lap. “Every single thing she said to you, was a lie.” Straddling him to get myself comfortable, he slides both hands to rest on my thighs, rubbing his thumb back and forth in a soothing motion. “She doesn’t know what I want or need, for that matter.” I try to look down, but he tips my chin, making me focus right back at him. “Tell me you understand.” “I understand,” I whisper,
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