Total pages in book: 55
Estimated words: 52813 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 264(@200wpm)___ 211(@250wpm)___ 176(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 52813 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 264(@200wpm)___ 211(@250wpm)___ 176(@300wpm)
“I love Ben so much. He’s waited and been patient. And he said if I don’t want to move there right now, it’s okay.”
“Isn’t that the kind of man you want to take the leap for, though?”
Tears form in my eyes. “I’ll miss him so much when he leaves. Maybe I should go with him.” I look at my best friend. “You’d go, wouldn’t you?”
“For him? Yeah, I’d go. In a heartbeat.”
“His parents would keep an eye on the house for me.”
“You could have your lamps shipped here. Just imagine—a whole new city of architectural salvage to use.”
A smile spreads across my face. “This is nuts. I think I’m going to do it.”
Claire throws her arms up in celebration. “Yes! Let’s pack your stuff because you know the two of you will be screwing each other’s brains out later.”
“Hopefully.”
She tosses a piece of popcorn at my face and it hits me in the cheek. “I’d be so jealous if it was anyone else. I’m not proud to admit it, but I’m so horny I considered hate fucking Owen earlier.”
I throw my head back and laugh. “Owen?”
Claire blows out a breath, looking ashamed. “I’d put a piece of tape over his mouth and use the shit out of that body.”
“I bet he’d say yes if you asked him.”
She cringes. “He’d laugh in my face and then post it on social media. He’s an asshole and I’m horrified how much I want to sit on his smug, asshole face.”
“He likes that,” I admit.
“What?” She crosses her arms over her chest. “Stop it, my nipples are getting hard.”
“I’m just saying, he’ll tongue-fuck you like his life depends on it.”
“Gawd.” She bites her lips. “And I could grind all over his fat lip and black eye and make it hurt more.”
I shake my head and laugh. “You’re twisted and I love it.”
“I’m not doing it,” she says firmly. “Like absolutely, positively not. I’ll set my hair on fire before I try to seduce Owen. But hypothetically...you wouldn’t be mad if I did?”
“Not at all. He’s good in bed. And I have Ben.”
“You think he’d let me peg him?”
“I mean...maybe? I really don’t know.”
“Does he do anal?”
“Please. What man says no to that?”
She looks thoughtful. “I can’t. What if you changed your mind after and it bothered you? You’re my best friend.”
“Are you just looking to hook up with any guy, or is there something specific about Owen that does it for you?”
She looks away. “Don’t make me answer that.”
“It’s me. Just tell me.”
She blows out a breath. “I’m super turned on by how much I hate him. I want to suck his dick so well he cries like a baby. God, this is embarrassing.”
“It’s fine, Claire. Ben told me he and Cara are on the outs, so if you ask him, I’m telling you, he’ll say yes. You’re gorgeous.”
“That’s true.” She sniffs. “Should I even bother shaving for him?”
“What do you want to do?”
Her expression immediately turns guilty. “Wax my crotch and wear crotchless panties. I’m humiliated by that desire, by the way.”
“Hey, I don’t judge.”
“I want to make him weep. Ruin all other women for him by letting him fuck me in every depraved possible way and then tell him to get the fuck out.”
“So we’ll raincheck on Mean Girls.”
“Are you sure?” She gives me a pleading look. “Like one hundred percent sure?”
“One hundred and ten. I’m absolutely sure. I’m so over him and so in love with Ben. Do it, Claire.”
A grin slowly creeps across her face. “I’m going to. And if he says no, I’ll just move to another country and start a new life.”
“He won’t say no.”
“Wish me luck.”
“You don’t need it. Help yourself to anything you want in my bathroom.”
“You’re already sharing your ex-fiancé’s dick with me, I can’t use your nice perfume, too.”
I laugh at her devilish expression. “Get the hell out of here. And have fun.”
“Oh, I will.”
I almost feel sorry for Owen as she leaves the bag of popcorn on the counter and walks away. He has no idea what he’s in for tonight.
Almost, but not quite. Most men would give anything for a night with a woman like Claire. And she’s falling into Owen’s lap. The pleasure will be worth the pain.
Chapter Twenty-Four
Ben
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I groan as I switch off my six a.m. alarm. I have to be out of here by 7:15 to make it to the airport in time for my flight. This will give me time to make coffee and shower. Stella and I had a long, sweaty sex session that lasted until almost one a.m. I’ll be tired today, but it’s well worth it.
After I use the bathroom, I head downstairs to make coffee. The kitchen light is already on. Claire must be up early today, which is surprising since I know she had a very late night, too.