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He blows out a breath. “I hadn’t thought about that.”

“I have and there are options, but if we’re only fucking, then there’s no need for me to put into motion something that could possibly discredit me.”

“I don’t want that, and stop saying that we’re only fucking, okay?” he growls, setting me down on the couch to stand and pace the room. “We’re doingmorethan fucking. At least, I am. That’s why we’re having this discussion.” Tyson stops with his hands on his hips. “Is there anything else?”

“One more,” I bite my bottom lip not wanting to say, knowing it’s a deal breaker.

“Fuck,” he says defeated and sits back down, hanging his head. “It’s that bad?”

“I’ve only been with one other man before you, and look how that turned out. He’s gay,” I laugh out bitterly. “It may be the way things are done now, but I don’t want to share. I’m monogamous to a fault. Even though I was separated and filed for divorce, I stayed true to my vows and stayed faithful, unlike Gerald.” Taking in a deep breath, I try to gather myself before letting it out. “I don’t know the reasons why you’re an escort, but that’s a hard limit for me.”

“A hard limit, huh?” he smiles, and I want to melt, but then remember all the women he has probably fucked since our first night together.

“It’s non-negotiable,” I state, knowing I’ve just ended things.

“I guess it’s a good thing I quit.” He smirks back at me.

Did I hear that correctly?

“What?” I know my mouth is hanging open, but really, what?

Tyson chuckles while pulling me back onto his lap. His eyes light up along with his smile.

“Let me preface this by saying nine out of ten dates were non-physical, but I knew that I couldn’t be with another woman after our night together. I was notified of a date that I was less than excited about and knew what I had to do. Quit.”

“Really?” I can’t help but question him again because I never thought he’d quit let alone because of me.

“Really.” He plants a slow and delicious kiss to my lips. “Now, why don’t you show me to your bathroom where we can take that bath we were planning.”

Sliding off his lap, I stand. “Follow me.”

6

Tyson

Sliding in behind Sadie,I wrap my arms around her as she leans back against my chest right where she’s supposed to be. Her bathtub is big enough to fit at least two more people in it and that’s saying something with my six-foot two frame.

Her bathroom reminds me of the Mediterranean with different blue and green colored tiles that make up the shower and surround the tub. The rest is done in a rich, dark wood with white gleaming granite countertops. Normally, I would feel uncomfortable being surrounded in luxury, but Sadie makes me feel welcome. Even downstairs when there was tension between us, I felt strangely at home.

Growing up in the poor part of town has left me unaccustomed to the lifestyle that Sadie lives in. After tonight, I’d be embarrassed to have her see my shabby studio apartment.

“This is nice,” she moans out. Her fingers tracing shapes on the tops of my legs.

“Are you feeling better?”

She turns to look over her shoulder. “I am. You’re going to have to let me get accustomed to you.”

If I had known it was a possibility to fuck her out of commission, I would have tried to be gentler.

Leaning forward, I place a kiss to the juncture between her neck and shoulder. “I’m sorry, Sadie.”

“You have nothing to be sorry about. It wasn’t until we were lying there and I moved that I felt how sore I was.”

“I’m still sorry. Every minute, day and night, I replay our night on a loop. I’ve been a walking hard on.” Closing my eyes, I breathe deeply. “Then I thought you weren’t going to show up tonight. I was a little over zealous when I saw you step through the doorway.”

My cock stirs as she skims one hand slowly down my leg. “I like that you were happy to see me.” I can hear the smile in her voice.

“Very happy,” I nip her neck.

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