Page 139 of The Devil We Crave
That brings up the whole question of “what we are”.
But seriously… Whatisthis? Are we dating? Hooking up? All of these concepts are new to me, and I try to make myself remember and focus on there being two separate boxes.
Love.
Sex.
So in terms of what “we” are, I guess we’re having really,reallygood sex. And maybe that’s all it is. Maybe that’s all ithasto be. But… Is it?
“Would you have stopped if I asked you to?”
He cocks a brow. “Said the word stop, or the word that wouldactuallystop me?”
“Same question for both,” I say hesitantly.
“No, and yes.”
I grin. “So… No to the word no, but yes to the word thunder.”
He lifts a dark brow. “I thought you were good with that arrangement.”
“No, I am. I just…” I sigh. “I’m just saying, how wouldyoulike it if you woke up to find me having sex with you or blowing you or something?”
He smirks. “Is that a real question?”
“Fuck you,” I laugh. “You know what I mean.”
He smiles. “Does itbotheryou that I do things to you while you’re asleep?”
I answer without having to think about it. “No.”
“Why?”
“Because…” I shrug and shake my head, then let out a sigh.
He cocks a brow expectantly. “Because…”
I sigh. “Just…because?”
I yelp when he reaches out and pinches a nipple.
“OW!”
“Well?”
“Because I trust you!” I blurt. “Against my better judgment,” I add softly.
His brows knit. “Why that second part?”
“Because… I don’t know if I should,” I finally say.
Achilles’ eyes search mine. “Have I ever given you any reason not to trust me? I’ve followed through on every single thing I’ve ever said to you.”
I shake my head and then sigh. “Just… I don’t know, how does this usually work for you?”
He frowns. “What do you mean?”
“I mean, when you’ve done this with other girls?—”
