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Denver turned back to Austin “Five minutes”

“You can’t be serious, Denver” Dallas scowled

“I alared at Austin “Don’t ret this, brother” He bent toward Jessie “We’ll be just in the other room”

She nodded

One by one, Austin’s brothers reluctantly filed out of the room

Denver was the last to exit, but he left the door open

In his best co hushed tone, Austin said, “Tell me why you left”

“Because I couldn’t bear another moment with you”

That stung him “Why?”

She shook her head

“Tell me, pet”

“Please stop calling me that I–I can’t h–handle it anymore”

“Goddamn it, Jessie” He could feel his te?”

Weakly, she answered, “You don’t want to fuck me”

“What are you talking about?” His dander rose up, burning like a brand “Of course I want to fuck you Haven’t we been fucking all week?”