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“I learned that with Bennett.”
“I’m aware. That’s why you’re beating yourself up about getting wet for Gage.”
“Oh, God.”
“Hustle your ass into some clothes, Rowan.”
In her closet, she quickly dressed in leggings and a t-shirt. Returning to the bathroom, she sat down to comb her hair and Nina took over. It was something they’d done for each other when they were kids.
“Alright. We’re going to break things down. Other than make out sessions with Gage and your one night with Bennett, were there any other experiences?” Rowan shrugged one shoulder and Nina’s eyes went wide. “No one else? Are you serious?”
“I-I was bitter at first. There were a few dates in college but the guys just pawed at me and acted like I was stupid.”
“You have got somecrazygood standards.”
“Have you been with a lot of people?”
“I lost count by the time I was nineteen.” She plaited Rowan’s hair into a thick braid. “You’re not like me. You never were.” She met her eyes in the mirror. “I think you got confused. Loving someone you lost doesn’t mean you turn off your sexuality for the rest of your life.”
“It’s only been three months.”
“Wrong. It’s been twenty-sixyearswith some kissing and a couple of hours of actual sex. Did you want Bennett before that night?”
“God, yes. I hid it when I was awake but...he told me I didn’t hide it when I was sleeping.” She twisted her hands in her lap. “That’s one of the reasons he was driven to-to do what he did.”
“Wait...you think Bennett only wanted you because you grabbed his cock a few times in your sleep?” Rowan gasped and Nina snickered. “I didn’t realize you were still like this.”
“Like...what?”
“Innocent as a newborn calf. Stand up.” Nina was taller and looked over Rowan’s shoulder in the mirror when she was on her feet. “Alright. Clearly, Gage was too busy tryingnotto fuck you to explainwhyhe wanted to and Bennett probably mentioned your body as little as possible to keep from getting hard and subsequently dying.”
“Nina…”
“Hush. Nobody on this planet is better equipped to have this conversation with you. I think like a man about ninety percent of the time.” Pointing to Rowan’s face, she said, “You have the biggest blue eyes I’ve ever seen and always look like you’re wearing makeup on your lashes. Your skin is flawless and your lips look like they were made for blowjobs.”
“Oh, Nina!”
Ignoring her, she moved her hand down to hover around Rowan’s breasts. “These are gorgeous. A perfect C-cup - not too big, not too small, nice lift without a bra. You’re fit in your arms and belly.” Hands on Rowan’s hips, she shook her slightly. “These are curvy but firm from all the running you do and flow into a lovely ass and hot legs that look like they could crush a man’s skull when he’s between them.”
Rowan’s blush was nuclear. “For goodness’ sake, Nina!”
“You’re adorable. Hasn’t anyone evertold youabout your body?”
“I mean, guys whistle at me when I run but they do that to everyone.”
Nina laughed. “Yeah, catcalls are definitely not the way to determine desirability. Rowan, you’re a beautiful woman with a brain as hot as the rest of you.”
“Th-thank you.”
“The night of Bennett’s birthday, you were dressed sexier than I’d ever seen you. Did Bennett do that?”
“I think he’d been planning everything for a while.”
“How did you feel in that dress?”
“Exposed at first, I guess. Confident as the evening went on and-and Bennett touched me a lot.”
Nina took her hand and led her from the bathroom. Nudging her gently to the sofa in the seating area, her friend sat beside her.
