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I’m feeling…
More than sexual desire. More than animal urge and want.
More than…
More than something I can even describe because I’ve never felt it before.
And I can’t be feeling it. I absolutely can’t, because Mandy will never accept the darker side of me.
And even if she could…she deserves more than what I’m capable of giving. She deserves forever.
“You’re obviously not in the mood to talk, Jack. If you won’t let me help you, I can at least let you rest.” She nods to the bed she just made for me. “Finish your drink. I’m going to bed.”
She heads to her bedroom. A few minutes later, I hear the whoosh of the shower.
Mandy. Naked. Warm water dripping over her body, meandering over every curve, every valley.
My cock responds.
The way it should have responded with Blossom earlier.
I take another sip of bourbon. Then I stand, shed my jacket and jeans until I’m wearing only my boxer briefs.
For a moment, I consider joining Mandy in the shower.
But only for a moment.
I can’t give in. I can’t risk Mandy. My Mandy. If we continue down this path, I’ll lose her. Maybe not tonight. Or tomorrow. But eventually. And that’s not fair to either of us.
I slip between the sheets of her sofa bed and close my eyes.
Chapter Twenty-One
Amanda
My eyes pop open.
It’s still dark outside. Why did I wake up? Roger, lying at the foot of my bed, perks up his ears.
I’m warm. I thought Roger would be snuggled up to me, but—
“Oh!”
The gasp comes from my throat before I can stop it. My eyes have adjusted, and a man stands by my bed.
For a moment, I freeze. This is the end of my life. He’s here to—
Until I recognize Jack. Of course. Jack is here. If it were a stranger, Roger would be barking up a storm.
“God, Jack, you scared the daylights out of me. Why are you here?”
“Couldn’t sleep.”
“So you decided to watch me sleep?”
“I didn’t think you’d mind?” He chuckles half-heartedly.
“Not mind you hovering over me while I sleep? Uh…yeah, I mind. Go back to bed.”
