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I leave her, without a kiss.

Her shy smile is the last thing I see before she closes the door.

The. End.

It has to be.

ChapterSeven

Ashely

Getting back to New York,to my new apartment and my cat, is a total and utter relief. What was I thinking? Having sex with some dangerous stranger in a hidden room? It was crazy… Irresponsible… Epically, morally wrong… He didn’t even ask if I was on birth control. Of course, I am. I have a nonexistent sex life, but I don’t leave things like planning a human to chance.

The stupidest thing I’ve ever done.

One convo with Tess and I break just about every single one of my rules.

And have the very best night of my life.

A naughty smile crosses my face, remembering him calling my—you know what—magical. I sigh, falling into the butter-soft leather of my couch and curling up beside my cat. I’m in a robe, a towel around my freshly washed hair. I scrubbed in the shower but still feel deliciously dirty, remembering the sensation of his strong, rough hands as they explored my body.

Will I ever see him again?

Probably not.

I was relieved he didn’t kiss me goodbye.

We both knew this was a one-night thing.

I order the greatest Chinese food in the world to be delivered, then turn on the TV. “G, what do we need to catch up on first?Ninja Beast Mode ChallengerorBlind Date Lovers?”

He lazily blinks one eyelid. “Ninja Beast Mode. You got it.”

My phone dings.

It can’t be… can it?

I look down to find an apology message from Sailor.

So sorry aboutthe other night

Something came up and Boston was good enough to host you in my absence

Sorry

He’s not gettingoff that easy.

No worries—enjoythe car!

I hit send,then block his number.

I’m done with Sullivans. I’m done with Bachmans. I’m done with dating.

The adventure was sexy, dangerous. Exactly what I needed but didn’t know I needed. Now I’m happy to go back to my daily routine, leaving last night behind. A crazy memory I’ll keep with me forever.

After devouring delicious food and watching a mind-numbing amount of television, I clean up and cut the screen. I cuddle back down with my cat.

Drowsily, I stroke Giorgio’s soft fur. “You’re the only man for me.”

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