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She looks up and catches uy says when he gets stuck with someone who has small boobs I know you all really e looked like porn stars”

I clench my jaw It pisses me off that she still has these insecurities If Jackson were a real man, he would’ve squashed them by now I lean forward and look directly in her eyes to punctuateme? Do I need to prove it, Devyn? Say the word and I’ll make sure you have no question about it”

DEVYN

“SAY THE WORD AND I’ll make sure you have no question about it,” Riley says

Oh God, why did he have to say that? Now all I can think about are unbidden iether Naked and sweaty —in all sorts of co positions The sexual tension in the air is palpable I think I groan I’ve never felt so this electric with anyone but him Jackson’s the only other uys before The chemistry was never even close to what Riley and I have Sadly, not even with Jackson Sure, I’ood But with Riley, I could practically orgas his voice I feel like soht now

I take a few deep breaths before replying, “Riley, I think it’s tio home”

He blinks a few times “Is that what you really want?”

Yes No Ugh, I don’t know

I closeto do”

“Devyn, look at me”

My eyes snap open “What do you want me to say here, Riley?”

“I want the truth Do you really think I can’t feel how ht now? Do you really want me to leave?”

I steeland not be ruled by my stupid hormones “Yes, I really want you to leave”

His jaw tics as he stands up “Fine Go ahead and lie to yourself if it makes you feel better” He walks to the front door and opens it Before leaving he adds, “But Devyn, you and I both know that won’t last long You need to think long and hard about what you’re going to do about it I think you knoell enough to knohere I stand on the subject And if there’s any confusion, I’d be happy to clear it up Just say the word”

RILEY