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Incredible. How does he know I’m hiding something?

“Well ... I ... The truth is, I don’t know,” I say, trying to explain what I was thinking. “All right, let’s see ... I’ll tell you. I love making love with you; it’s magnificent and very exciting. The best. But while I was thinking this, it occurred to me if there’d been three of us on the rug, everything would have been even kinkier.” And then I quickly add, “But, love ... don’t get weird about it, OK? I adore sex with you. I love it! And I really don’t know why that came to mind. But since you told me to be honest ... I ... I wanted to tell you ... but really ... the truth is I really enjoy myself with you and—”

His laugh cuts me off, and he hugs me tighter over the blanket. “I love knowing you want to play, sweetheart. Sex between us is fantastic, and the game is a supplement in our relationship.”

“That’s such a good way of explaining it! A supplement,” I murmur.

Eric kisses my neck, and, standing up and carrying me in his arms, he’s clearly happy.

“For the moment, beautiful, I want you exclusively for me. We’ll supplement another day.”

14

I struggle to remember where I am when I wake up the next morning, but Eric’s smell invades my nostrils, and, when I finally open my eyes, I find him beside me.

“Good morning, beautiful.”

I’m so happy he’s still in bed with me at this hour.

“Good morning, beautiful,” I say back to him.

Eric leans over to give me a kiss on the mouth, but I stop him.

“Let me at least brush my teeth. I can’t stand my own taste in the morning.”

I don’t wait for his response and jump out of bed, go to the bathroom, brush my teeth in less than a second, and, not worrying about my hair, I exit the bathroom, leap on the bed again, and hug him.

“Now. Now you can kiss me.”

He doesn’t make me beg. He kisses me as his hands get tangled in my body and I, elated, get tangled in his.

“Listen, love, I’ve been thinking ... ,” I say, several kisses later.

“Hmm, it’s so dangerous when you think!” Eric teases.

I pinch his ass, and he grins.

“I’ve been thinking now that I’m here, you don’t need to hire anybody to watch Flyn when you’re not around. What do you think of the idea?”

Eric stares at me.

“Are you sure, sweetheart?”

“Yes, I’m sure.”

We chat while hugging on the bed for a long time until, finally, the door opens.

Goodbye, privacy!

Flyn’s brow is furrowed. He’s not surprised to see me, and I imagine Eric has let him know I’m here. He comes up to the bed, but he doesn’t look at me.

“Uncle, your phone is ringing.”

Eric lets go of me and takes the phone. He gets out of bed and goes to talk near the window. Flyn still won’t look at me, but I’m determined to win him over.

“Hi, Flyn! You look very handsome today.”

The boy finally looks my way.

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