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I hated that he knew that. I hated that I wanted him to tell me all was okay. Hated that I needed him to help me through this.

I wasn’t strong enough to do this by myself.

“I can’t.”

“Yes, you fucking can.” He tapped my nose with his finger. “You’re Mai fucking Sakamoto. You are brave, you are talented, and you’re going to slay on that runway.”

I needed him.

“Theo, take me to bed.”

His eyebrows rose. “You’re sure?”

I nodded. “I need you to make love to me.”

He hesitated for a brief beat, then cursed softly. “Fuck it.” He yanked his microphone out of his shirt, tossing it at the nearest assistant.

“Let’s go.”

CHAPTER 15

MAI

Mai

What would you say has been your greatest accomplishment in life?

Theo

Living when all I wanted to do was give up

Mai

I’m glad you did

Theo

I’m glad I did too

The bed sank under my weight, creaking softly as I watched Theo undress.

Our gazes were locked as he slowly peeled off his shirt, revealing broad shoulders and a firm chest.

A chest I desperately wanted to kiss.

He stripped off his pants and sat by the bed, slowly removing his prosthetic. I reached for the buttons on my dress but Theo stopped me.

“No,” he whispered, placing a hand on my ankle. “Let me.”

He crawled up the bed to settle next to me, his hands gentle as he unbuttoned my shirt, revealing my skin. I watched his fingers trace delicate circles on my stomach, caressing up my torso to unclip my bra in one smooth move.

“Well done,” I said, my voice choked.

“If that impressed you, wait until you see my next trick.”

He leaned down to blow warm air against my nipples, hardening them into peaks. I shivered as his lips grazed my breast, his tongue swirling delicately before drawing my nipple into his warm mouth. Sparks of pleasure spread like wildfire as his hand slid down to push down my skirt.

I lay bare before him, heart pounding, as his eyes raked over my body hungrily.

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