“Do you have any kinks?” I read. It’s a pretty broad question, and I glance up to see him looking at me. “You go first.” “Some,” he says. “What are they?” His entire focus is on me, and I feel myself expand beneath it, a piece of paper folded out and smoothed. “I like praising the women I’m with,” he says. “You might have noticed that.” CHAPTER 26 NORA “Praising,” I repeat. “That’s…” “Exactly what it sounds like.” West reaches for his glass of wine. “I enjoy making my partner feel good and valued.” “Doesn’t everyone?” “They should. They better. But not everyone likes it quite as much as me, I
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