Page 41 of My Heart To Heal

‘Yeah.’

‘Wait, do they bang?’

He grins. ‘It’s only the second episode, so we’re going to find out, but the idea is to form a pair who can work together to not get voted out. My guess is they’re going to be doing a little bonding, yeah.’

I laugh. ‘Oh my god, you’re so excited.’

‘I told you. I love this shit.’ He winks, and I shake my head. ‘So, you in?’

I nod yes, and he presses play.

‘Okay, I amsold. That was incredible.’ The credits roll, and I’m devastated we have to wait a week for another episode.

There was a whole ass catfight between two women who wanted the spot vacated by the first guy voted off. I mean, I don’t blame them. The guy left behind was fine as hell, but he just sat back and watched them fight it out over who got to move in, and then he said no, and the spot stayed empty. It’s complete trash, and I want more immediately.

‘Right?’ he grins, and I can’t help but do the same.

‘You’re pretty cute when you’re excited, Barber.’

‘Really, Morgan, you think?’ The excited look in his eyes turns to sheer burning hot lust, and if I were wearing panties, they’d be soaked. Instead, I’m a little worried about the sofa. ‘Get over here.’

Moving quickly, I climb onto his lap and sigh when his hard dick presses against my core through his shorts. Wait, ground rules — right.

‘Wait, wait.’ I squeeze my eyes shut to find some clarity in the haze of desire.

‘You want to stop?’ he asks softly as his hands grip my hips and encourage me to rock against him, pulling a soft moan from my lips.

‘No, yes, just a minute.’ My hands come to hischest, and the soft hair beneath my fingers makes my kitty purr. ‘Sex.’ I blurt, then shake my head. ‘This is just sex. It can’t be more. It won’t be more.’

I force my eyes open to meet his gaze and try to read his expression.

‘I don’t want a relationship, Nick. I want to do this with you, but it has to be casual.’

‘Casual?’

I nod, yes. ‘I have no interest in getting serious with somebody, like ever. I want to be your friend. I want to hang out with you and watch trash TV, and if there’s sex in there, too, that’s the best kind of bonus, but it won’t be more than that.’

He takes a minute, processes my words, then nods. ‘I’m too busy for a relationship.’

‘Nick,’ I sigh, hoping he’s not just agreeing despite what he actually wants.

‘Miss, I have been single for four years for a reason. I hadn’t had sex in two for that same reason. I’m basically always working. Look at my apartment. Does this lonely gray space screamlooking for loveto you?’ I mean, no, but… ‘I’m only looking for casual, too.’

‘Really?’

‘Baby, shut up and kiss me.’

So, I do. I trust his words and leave the rest of this conversation to our bodies. I prefer what they’re saying anyway.

Honey, It’s Time For Bed

Missy

‘You’re insane.’Bree rollsher eyes and points her paintbrush at me. Cara has Jonah while Bree helps me get some last-minute painting done in the salon before the grand opening.

‘Nice, thanks.’ I laugh.

‘Miss, he’s a good man. You’re an amazing woman. Would it be so bad to make it official with him?’

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