Page 64 of Nonverbal

“Never?” I cover my mouth. She’s never orgasmed? I had no idea that was a possibility. Not being able to come sounds like hell. If I was sent to hell, that’s exactly how I’d get tortured for all eternity. “What have you tried?”

Mental note: ask Paige later about this ‘butt stuff’.

She tries to hide her face under hair again, but I gently brush it away. “You’re not broken.”

“A full—” I stop myself to get my voice settled. I bet her ex told her shit like that, and I wish I knew the guy so I could let out my rage on him. Once I’m calmer and my voice is gentle, I continue, “What we shared was amazing, and I want that a million times more with you. Whatever your ex told you, he’s an asshole and liar.”

She stares at me with heavy brows.

“Then who—” Blood drains from my body as realization hits. If a boyfriend wasn’t the one who abused her, it must be family. Which is why Amber keeps saying, “It’s not that simple.” This makes what she’s been through so much more devastating.

“Can I hold you?” I ask. I need to. I need to hold her and keep her safe so she knows I would never do something so inhumane like speaking down to her. Or use my strength to harm her. What horrible people do that to their own family? God, I hope it wasn’t her parents.

“Okay. Soon. But Paige, I don’t want you to move out. I said you could stay as long as you want, and I meant it. This probably makes me sound like a pervert, but I’ll do whatever you need sexually. And otherwise. If you don’t want my help, that’s fine, too. I only hope you still want to spend nights together because I don’t think I can sleep without you now. You’ve spoiled me.”

She traces the bridge of my nose with a finger, then brushes it over my lips and down my chin.

I can’t believe she even has to ask. “Fuck yeah. Even if it’s only eating your pussy.”

She finally smiles.

“If you want me to be.”

Girlfriend. Do I want Paige to be my girlfriend? Give up my no-attachments policy and commit myself to one and only one woman? A woman who is funny and spontaneous and a gorgeous sex goddess that I can’t get enough of?

I’m in this so deep, her question doesn’t faze me. There’s only one answer I can give as her mahogany eyes gaze into mine. “Yes.”

Her gaze falls.

I knew this would be hard to hear. I was hoping I wouldn’t hear it so soon. She might never want a relationship, and she might never develop feelings. I prepared for that possibility, but it still stings. “It doesn’t change my feelings. You’re the first woman I’ve fallen so hard and fast for. I’m okay with you knowing that. As long as you’re happy here and you tolerate my sex-brain, that’s enough. We don’t have to be anything you’re not comfortable with.”

“Well, if you don’t, I won’t either.”

“I’m offering,” I say. “I won’t come until you do. Then there’s nothing to feel bad about.” If she’s not so focused on coming with me, hopefully she can enjoy sex. Maybe she’ll let me eat her out for days. Because the sex we had, though neither of us finished, was pretty damn great.

“Who said I won’t be using it? I said I won’t come, but I’ll definitely be using it.”

She blushes and pushes on my chest.

I nod and kiss Bamsy like I’m kissing her forehead. After covering her with a sheet, I walk to the door.

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