Page 19 of Duke's Daring Bookworm
then we stop
lily
right
We had an out. We could stop this at any time and go back to being friends.
duke
did something happen? are you ok? just say the word and I’ll shoot whoever is making you upset.
lily
you can’t shoot frankie and my mom!
duke
I assure you I can. I’m very skilled. bet I could do it in one shot too
I laughed and relaxed back into the old familiar couch for the first time since coming here.
lily
I would be sad
duke
I would comfort you
and aim for the leg. Easy healing
seriously though if you’re having any doubts we just don’t do anything
and I help you find someone else
lily
you would do that? why haven’t you offered before?
duke
I didn’t know you needed my help. you’re a beautiful, accomplished woman.
lily
you don’t need to flatter me. The sex isn’t dependent on that.
duke
someone needs to
“What are you smiling at?” My mom asked as she handed me water. She and Frankie had a glass of red wine, and I wrinkled my nose at the smell, even from here.
“Just a message.”
“From Duke?” Frankie asked, wagging her eyebrows.
“Yes.”
