Page 29 of The Desire

Flynn: Nothing changes except we all get to call you Daddy now.

Rem: I will end you if those words ever come out of your mouth.

Nic: Flynn, for fuck’s sake, be serious.

Forrest: I agree, we need to talk.

Nic: Rem, your job is safe, and we will work this out. When do you want the meeting and where?

Rem: Tonight, in the office. Adeline is leaving tomorrow, so I need a plan of action.

Nic: Done. 7pm.

Flynn: I had a date to get my cock sucked, but sure, I can change that for you.

Rem: Oh, don’t change it on my account. You go right ahead, you will only be five minutes late. That’s all you need, right?

Forrest: That’s generous, I would’ve said three minutes.

Flynn: Fucking hahaha.

Nic: Okay, you need anything else today, Rem?

I’m not sure I’m ready for this, but it feels right.

Rem: Yeah, I want you all to come and meet my son.

My finger hovers over the send button, but then I just do it. I can’t hide away from them forever, and I’m going to need their help, that is a guarantee.

Flynn: Fuck yeah, I’m on my way. Plus, I get to see the hottie living in your house now. Might have to move in with you too. Then she couldn’t ignore me so easily.

Forrest: She ignores you because she is not interested. Christ, when are you going to get it? Rem, it would be a pleasure.

Flynn: What, no one is going to acknowledge how lucky Rem is right now? I’m picturing those mornings in the kitchen in her little PJs, hair messed up, and she is looking all soft and supple.

Nic: I swear to God, if you ever touch her, not only will I end you, but I won’t hold Tori back when she absolutely tears you to shreds. She is 100% off limits. I’ve told you before. DO. YOU. UNDERSTAND. DICKHEAD?

Fuck! Sweat breaks out across my brow at Nic’s words. They can’t ever find out what I did. And what makes me feel even worse and like a piece of shit is where I thought Elouise was just a passing infatuation of Flynn’s, maybe I was wrong. Damn it, I knew that night I was making a mistake, and having her here is probably going to be just as big a mistake. Thank goodness El is stronger than I am and stopped anything further from happening. Because I know without any hesitation, I would have fucked her the night Blaise arrived here. With no regrets, I would’ve taken what I wanted from her—sexual gratification.

Flynn: Whoa, okay, boss man. Geez. It was a joke.

Nic: Don’t care. Rem, are you sure you want us all there at once?

Rem: No, but come anyway. Maybe before we head to the office. Tori can then stay with Elouise. I’m sure she could use her friend. I’ve totally blindsided her.

Nic: I’ll try to control Tori when we get there.

Laughing to myself, I know what I’m about to cop from her. If there is one thing I’ve learned about Tori, it’s that she has trouble keeping her feelings about something contained. So, I’m totally expecting it.

Rem: May as well rip the band-aid off now.

Forrest: Was thinking the same thing. See you at 5?

Rem: 5 is good.

Nic: See you then.

Flynn: What, nobody is going to address the fact that 2 out of 3 of you have threatened to end me in this message? Remind me why we’re friends.

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