“Because you’re the one with a career to build, a social life to establish. I wouldn’t be giving anything up, Freddie, but you… you might be. Only seeing me in the evenings every now and then. Not dating anyone else. Because that would have to be part of it.” “Of course,” I murmur, voice dry. His words sink in, but there’s no hesitation in me. No fears. “But I’d be gaining you, Tristan. Even if it’s only behind closed doors.” He’s quiet for a beat, the silence heavy on the line between us. “You’re sure, Freddie?” “Yes.” “All right,” he says, and now there’s a smile in his voice. “I can’t offer
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