My Boyfriends Are All Monsters

by Kimberly Lemming

“I wanted to grant your wish.” Lucy’s lips pursed together. She clutched her hands to her shirt, twisting the fabric up into a nervous ball, and shivered. “To what end?” “Till the next one. And the one after that, and then more still. Stay here with me and I’ll spoil you so rotten you’ll never want to leave.” “Why?” 39 “Does someone need a reason to want you?”

“I want that too. But more than that, I don’t want to let you go. I want to touch you, taste and savor all that you are until my name cries from your lips like a prayer. Tell me your desires and I’ll craft a life so beautiful you’ll wake each morning with a smile on your face.”

“Let me snag the Kindle from my bag. I’m sure I could pick out a few more.”

“There’s three of you, aren’t there? Why choose?” “I’ll try to be gentle.” “Literally nobody told you to do that.”