Page 36 of Make Me Feel Again

“A breeding kink, have you not read any of those books I told you about?”

“No, reading hasn’t been on my mind lately. Do they tell me what a breeding kink is?” I say, raising one eyebrow at her. “It sounds like something out of a zoo,” I mumble, collecting my purse and slipping my shoes on.

“Welllllll, men that have breeding kinks tend to act like an animal. What did he do when you told him you weren’t on anything.”

“Slammed inside me, and it fucking hurt, might I add.” I think back to how much it hurt, for all of ten seconds.

“I can’t tell you how fucking hot that is, my god. It’s honestly something out of a book, Rylee. But Houston, we have a fucking problem here,” she says while putting her shoes on. “Cash is such a dirty dog. I love it, but you cannot be getting pregnant. I don’t know if I’m ready to be an auntie just yet, it’s a big commitment.” Her eyebrows draw down, as if alarm bells are going off in her head.

“Erm, yeah, and how big do you think the commitment is being a mom?” I roll my eyes. “Also, can we remember the whole situation I am in. A baby is not happening.”

“Then you need to get on something because a man with a breeding kink is a savage.”

I grab my keys and spin around. “Can you stop calling it a breeding kink. It sounds like you’re referring to a caged animal.”

She goes to speak. “Stop.” I raise my hand. She sticks her bottom lip out.

“Okay, well, you need to get on something.” She stops at my apartment door before closing it.

“Wait, I thought you were on the pill?”

“I was. I have been for the last six years, but I didn’t think I would need to be on it and wanted a break, so I stopped.”

Toni nods. “Yeah, I get that.” She closes the door, and we walk toward the elevator.

“Rylee, my dear.” I hear from behind me. I spin and there stands Miss Dainty.

“Hey, Miss Dainty,” Toni says, taking her bags and helping her toward her front door.

“Hey, Miss Dainty,” I say, following them. “How are you today?” Miss Dainty pats Toni’s hand and gives her a kiss on the cheek when Toni takes the keys off her and opens the door and walks straight in, taking them into the kitchen. Miss Dainty has been here for years, way before Jace and me, and she is one of the nicest ladies I have ever come across. Toni loves her dearly and always wants to help her. I always tell her if she needs help with shopping, I will come with her, but she doesn’t like to bug anyone.

I stand at Miss Dainty’s door while Toni takes the shopping in. Miss Dainty stands next to the door opposite me.

“How are you feeling now, my dear. I was worried about you last night,” she says, frowning.

“I’m fine, what makes you think I wasn’t?” I question, offering her a smile.

“Cash stopped by here last night to get the spare key, and he looked worried out of his mind.” Toni peeks around from behind Miss Dainty, her lips thinned, holding her laugh back.

“I was feeling a little unwell. Cash overreacted a little. I’m fine, Miss Dainty.” I smile sweetly at her.

“He’s a sweet man, that Cash. Making sure you’re okay, it’s lovely of him,” she says with a big smile.

“Oh, Cash made sure Rylee was feeling perky as ever before he left, Miss Dainty.” Toni walks out, shrugging while giving Miss Dainty a sweet smile.

“We need to be going now, Miss Dainty,” I say grabbing Toni’s arm. “If you need me to help with shopping, please do let me know in the future, I don’t want you struggling.” I place a kiss on her head.

“I know, dear, but I like to get some fresh air.”

“Okay, well, so do I, so I will come with you next time.” I offer her smile as I drag Toni toward the stairs, deciding I don’t now want to wait for the elevator.

“Have a lovely day, ladies.”

“You too, Miss Dainty,” Toni and I say at the same time.

As we walk down the stairs, Miss Dainty shouts, “Oh, and Rylee, can you ask Cash to drop the key back when you see him.”

“Of course, I will,” I shout back.The fucking dick.Toni giggles as we jog down the stairs.

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