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do with my money. So many of my past relationships turned out to be gold diggers, but not Lila. She’s

something else entirely.

Setting the cases down, I open up the one containing my violet wand equipment. On her limits list,

she had electric play in her ‘want to try’ list, so I figured this is the perfect time to whip it out. I’ve

been pushing her limits a bit more each time we play, and tonight, I plan to make her sing.

Once everything is how I want it, I check the time, noting that she should be done pretty soon.

Glancing once more at the right to access form, I head toward the semi-private rooms and wait for her

to finish. Soon enough, she walks out, and I catch sight of her face before she sees me.

There are circles under her eyes, and she looks far too weary. I detest how hard she works, yet

begrudgingly applaud her for her ethic. Once she sees me, all traces of fatigue seem to disappear. Lila

flashes me a bright grin and rushes over to kiss me. It’s warm and inviting, and for a moment, I almost

forget why I’m here.

Pulling away, she grins up at me again. “I’m so glad you’re here. Just wait one minute, I need to

go wash my hands.”

“Okay.” I watch her disappear into the women’s locker room, but before she can come back, the

curtain opens to reveal Austin.

He takes one look at me and scowls. “Here to make sure she’s doing a good job?”

“No,” I counter. “Just making sure no one lays a finger on her or pushes her past what she’s able

to give.”

With a soft grunt of approval, he finishes pulling his shirt down over his head. “You do know

we’re all planning on killing you if you hurt her. Right?”

Resisting the urge to roll my eyes, I fake a yawn and cross my arms. “Seems on par with the warm

reception I’ve been getting from all of you.”

“Seriously though, I like you, Aiden. But I like her better. Between the two of you, I’ll always

side with her.”

A smile lifts the corners of my mouth. “As would I.”

Nodding, he raises his hand in greeting as Lila comes back, water bottle in tow.

“Make sure you alternate heat and ice for the next few days,” she says. “I’ll check in on you the

next time you’re here at the club.”

“Thanks.” He grabs the water and downs about half the bottle in a few swigs. “I’ll let you get on