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She wished she felt comfortable asking the women for their opinion. Most of them had stopped by at different times these last three weeks. Remi had dropped off a couple of games so Ezra wouldn’t be bored and stayed for a chat. When Remi had asked if Vivi had fired a gun, Vivi had realized she wanted to be able to defend her family. Remi had promised to teach her after the baby was born.

Winnie and Beth had dropped by. Winnie had brought her children to hang out with Ezra. Phoebe and Ezra had hit it off. Ezra had even enjoyed hanging out with David, who was a lot younger. Beth had brought her dogs. Ezra was completely in love with Moss, who Beth had left with them. Someday, Vivi wanted to get Ezra his own pet.

“Okay, now let’s have the details. Have you seen how far Whiskey’s tattoos go down his chest?” Beth leaned close, handing a glass of iced tea to Vivi. Vivi’s face heated. If she was embarrassed about talking about Whiskey’s tattoos, how the heck would she ask about how to seduce him, and honestly, how would she survive if he said no?

“Beth, maybe she doesn’t want to talk about her sex life,” Winnie’s tone was the same one Vivi had heard her use with her kids. The bond between the sisters was something Vivi loved.

“We don’t have a sex life,” Vivi whispered.

“What? You don’t have a sex life? I mean, I know y’all just met but that beard, those eyes, and his yummy tattoos on his arms when he rolls up his shirt. I may have a man, but it doesn’t mean I can’t see how fine Whiskey is,” Sarah fanned her face.

“Like, you haven’t taken a ride on Whiskey’s rod of steel?” Beth questioned.

“How the hell do you not jump on for a ride at night? I honestly couldn’t go to sleep if all that deliciousness was lying beside me. Talk about frustrated. Man, we should quit talking about this because I want to go jump War.”

Regina was staring at her, and Vivi wondered what she saw. Did she know how inexperienced Vivi was with anything pleasurable? Surely, she couldn’t see that. Vivi might be pregnant, but all she’d ever experienced was Ezra’s dad taking her until she conceived. She assumed he got his satisfaction somewhere else because he barely touched unless he wanted her pregnant and it had never been pleasurable.

“Girls, how about letting Vivi talk if she wants. We’d be happy to listen, but if you don’t want to, I’m sure we can fill the time talking about everything else.”

Regina’s kind voice had Vivi relaxing. Maybe they could help her.

“Whiskey said he wants me, but I shouldn’t consider it something I had to do to have him marry me. He’s only kissed me once on the lips at the wedding and he sleeps in the spare bedroom. He holds my hand to help me up and hugs me good night but that’s it.”

Stella reached her hand over and patted Vivi’s knee. “Do you want more? There’s no medical reason you can’t have sex if you want.”

Vivi took a deep breath, then blurted out her truth, “I want him so much. I’ve never felt like this before. Sometimes, he hugs me, and I can feel him hard against me, but he doesn’t do anything about it.”

“His eyes follow you wherever you go, and they are chock full of hunger. That man wants you. I do surveillance and trust me, Whiskey is waiting on you.” The women nodded their agreement with Beth’s words.

Could she take the first step? Despite knowing him such a short time, he was someone she could trust. She didn’t think after Ezra’s dad that she’d ever trust a man again, but Whiskey was the exact opposite. He only wanted what was best for her, Ezra, and Little Tot.

When they watched a show in the evening, he’d lay his hand on her belly so he could feel Little Tot’s antics. He never shushed Ezra. When Ezra talked, he had Whiskey’s full attention. Was she going to sit on the sidelines or jump in and take a chance?

“I was given to Ezra’s dad before I’d ever even gone on a date. I know nothing about what to do to let Whiskey know what I want.”

“Oh girl, we’ve got you covered. You just need to let him know you’re willing. I can’t think of anything a man would want more than getting to teach his woman.” Everyone nodded at Winnie’s words.

“I think you should let Ezra stay overnight at our house tonight or tomorrow. Whenever you’re comfortable being with Whiskey. Then you don’t have to be quiet. One night, Bear was, umm, giving me the business and I moaned loud enough to wake Phoebe. She knocked on the door, thinking one of the cats was hurt outside.”

Vivi laughed along with the other women. Oh wow, she didn’t want to scar Ezra. He’d seen too much. The thought of sex with Whiskey being pleasurable enough that she’d moan had her face heating.

“Umm, I’m really having fun hanging out with you and I need time to plan a little. How about Ezra stays over tomorrow night?”

“Yep, we’ll have a kid’s night. Regina, we’ll take Roam’s kids too and make it a huge slumber party.”

Regina sipped a glass of wine. “Oh my, I would so owe you. I love my grandkids and I love Roam, but they have seriously cramped Baron’s and my alone time.”

“How are you going to make sure Roam doesn’t come home?”

Regina giggled, “I have my ways. Now, since we’re all together. Stella, do you have anything to share about your living situation?”

Stella’s face pinkened as she glared at Regina.

“Mom, have you been doing something with your landlord?” Tasha asked.

“Haven’t you seen how relaxed Mom seems?” Rose laughed as she clinked her glass with Tasha.

“Girls, we were discussing helping Vivi.”

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