IOU

by Kristy Marie

Women should never lose sight of their hopes and dreams. They should be individuals that are amplified by their mates—she

My fire-savior is my very own Thor—protector of my Universe. I’m legit living a Disney movie. I have a genie and an Avenger.

"Look closely. Do you see two shits or a fuck anywhere in my eyes?"

Some people are meant to burn, and others are meant to rise from their ashes.

And that’s what I adore about her. She is who she is. Take her or leave her—she conforms to no one. Not even me.

Tucker had it wrong. She was never his. She’s always been mine; she just didn’t know it yet.

My mama always said you know you love a man when you don’t want to poison his food.

“I won’t let anyone come between us,” he murmurs, moving the hair off my neck and placing a soft kiss against my heated skin. “It’s not about staking a claim, but about protecting a future.”

“I love you, okay? Is that what you want to goddamn hear? I’ve been in love with you since you called me out on the beer.”