Our Scorching Summer (Perks & Benefits #2)
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Read between July 31 - August 6, 2023
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“Well, dear, I know I don’t have to tell you, but being disappointed by men, especially ones who believe they’re smarter than you, is the unfortunate part of being a woman.”
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There’s not a single person, animal, alien, or living thing that can deny it: Lily Rodin is absolutely fucking gorgeous.
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If I remember correctly, summer looks really good on you.” “Only summer?” I chuckle. “You, Lily, are the muse behind every season.”
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Hey, universe. You’re obviously running through the motions here, and I already have everything I want, but if this isn’t entirely bogus, maybe cut Lily some slack? Okay. Thanks.
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“I suppose I could find use for a servant.” Lily doesn’t pull away. Instead, she drops her arms and leans into me. The cool silk of her dress glides over my skin. Her breasts press against me, sending a rush of blood below my belt.
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“For you, princesa, I’d be on my knees, eternally at your service.”
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“Can you be a good girl for me, Lil, and run your pretty tongue over my fingers?” My heart stops. “I don’t want to wait until your wicked mouth goes dry because you can’t stop screaming my name.”
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“If I haven’t made it clear already”—he slides his fingers into me and curls them—“I’ll never get enough of you.”
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I desperately search for what my gut is telling me, but the only thing she’s reporting is fuck this man now, bitch.
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“And, Nico, do me a favor.”
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“Anything, pretty girl.”
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“Don’t become obsessed...
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He laughs with his whole body. “Done.” “I’m serious. ...
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“Don’t worry, princesa, I won’t fall in love with you. Promise.”
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“You enjoy being on your knees for me, don’t you?” I bend down to help him.  “It’s the most natural place for worship.”
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“Whatever it takes to see you smile. Your hangry face could scare a child.”
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“My perfect little slut.” I fist the black strands of her hair, dragging her attention to me as I constrict in her throat. “So lovely on your knees for me.”
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Lily Rodin thinks I’m cute.
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“Huh, I guess I don’t think he’s ever had any friends who make his face light up the way you do.”
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“To Lily ‘Zoe Mona’ Rodin, a bestselling author. Cheers, princesa.”
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And for the first time, I allow myself to celebrate my win.
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but there’s no point denying the truth.  I’m in love with Lily Rodin.  My first love. 
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because if the past few weeks have shown me anything, it’s that she’s starting to feel more and more like home. 
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“You’ve ruined me, Lily, for the rest of my fucking life.”
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The only thing our time in London has made me realize is that Lily Rodin is my first love, and I’m intent on making her my last and my only.