Begging for It (Asking for It, #2)

by Lilah Pace

My power over him comes from my powerlessness in his arms. The paradox intoxicates us both.

Before that I knew the boundaries of my suffering as well as a longtime prisoner must know the dimensions of his cell. When the truth came out, I realized everything would change. Sometimes it’s hard to let go of the pain you already know.

“Nobody ever gets all better. Ever. No one.” He takes my hand. “In the past, whenever I’d think I was drinking too much, I’d say—well, I’ll taper off for a bit. Clear my head. Make new friends, new habits.

“It wasn’t about taking back my power. It was about realizing I’d had the power all along.”