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CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX

MARSHALL

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I tried. I really did. But I can’t force a woman to want me. The problem is, Trina does want me. She just doesn’t know it.

Perhaps I’m in denial. Maybe she wants my cock, and not me. Not a relationship. Most guys would be thrilled with that.

Don’t get me wrong, I would happily fuck her three times a week and save money on dinners, movies, and flowers.

Except that’s not true. I want to take her out and show her off. I want to sit across the table and smile as she selects a meal. To see her enjoyment. To take her hand and kiss those fingers, whispering that I’m going to take her home and make her come later.

Take her dancing.

Walk along the beach under the stars and be romantic.

If I’m the only one who wants that then I’m just wasting my time.

When I got home, I showered, yanked my cock, and then gave up. It wasn’t like I needed to come. I’d already spilled every single drop inside Trina.

Bareback.

Which was dumb.

I’ll have to message her tomorrow to make sure she takes care of that. Or assist if she’ll let me. Five hundred dollars saysthe independent sassy woman tells me to get lost and that she’ll do it herself.

Christ, she’s a pain in my ass.

One I wish was here in my bed and in my arms as I lie staring at the ceiling.

I don’t know what else to do. I could keep waiting forever but she might never be willing to open up.

Do I need to give up? It’s not in my nature, and my feelings for Trina are far too strong for that. Josh asked me tonight if I thought she was worth the trouble.

“Yeah. I think she is.”

“Be careful. Women as defensive as you’ve said Trina is, are like that for a reason.”

“Her dad was military. He didn’t come home, Josh. That has to fuck up a kid.” I shook my head.

“Yeah, that sucks.” Josh nodded. “Her wounds might be too deep. Let her come to you.”

Which I thought she had done when she showed up in the bathroom, but after I fucked her thoroughly, she closed back down again.

Which is why I walked away.

Josh was right.

Corner a wild animal and it will just fight you. I need to let my little wolf come to me when she’s ready.

Ifshe’s ever ready.

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN

TRINA

I trip and fall out into the hallway and start screaming. “Help! Help!”

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