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"So, I, uh… you were right." Her blush spreads to her chest. "A lot of guys replied. About a third followed directions."

"Good." My stomach sinks. It's not good. I hate it. I hate that some other guy is going to—

Fuck, I can't even think it.

I force my lips into a smile. "How many prospects do we have?"

"I narrowed it down to ten."

"Perfect." I'm happy to help. I want to help. I don't want to be the one knocking her up.

I certainly don't want to stick around to raise her kid.

That would be ridiculous.

Chapter Twelve

Chase

After we eat, we go through Ariel's prospects.

Every guy who saw her profile offered to impregnate her.

No surprise.

She's fucking gorgeous.

And, men, well, we're not exactly mysterious. Most guys are motivated by their dicks. The ones who use their brains are still driven by biology.

Must stick it everywhere.

Must pass on genes.

Must fuck eager babe.

This is what she wants. Men who are willing to do the job then walk away.

It doesn't bother me.

At all.

I go through her finalists. Ten guys who follow directions well. Who have clean bills of health. Who, well—

They're all attractive, at least as far as their pictures are concerned.

It's not what I expect from Ariel. Not that her ex is a troll. Yeah, he's on the shorter side, but he's a good-looking guy. Symmetrical features, dark hair, broad shoulders.

These guys are a mélange of different jobs, looks, races, but they're all super fucking hot.

I'm not afraid to admit when a man is attractive. Some things are just facts.

I know the effect I have on women.

And I know these guys—

I'm not surprised hot guys are lining up to help Ariel.

But the nausea in my gut—

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