Page 58 of Third Strike Smitten

Adequate? After I helped you break through your writer’s block? I think I deserve better than adequate.

Me

Fine. Okay, you’re moderately talented at giving unsolicited advice.

Killian

Moderately talented. Wow. I’m swooning over here.

I laugh, finally feeling lighter than I have in days and text him back.

Me

So, what are you doing tonight besides bothering me?

Killian

Besides bothering you? I’m lying in bed thinking about how I’m going to get you to change your mind about the no sex clause.

I nearly choke on my wine when I read his response. I definitely was not expecting that answer.

Me

Bold strategy, Haynes. Has it worked for you before?

Killian

Almost.

Me

Ah, right. I did offer that one day when you were a hot mess of spiraling disaster, but alas, you turned me down. Should’ve taken the offer big guy. Your loss.

Killian

Nah. You were too sweet for offering and I didn’t want pity sex.

Pity sex?

That’s what he thought it would’ve been?

Killian

I’ve just never had to be bold before. I told you women usually throw themselves at me, so this is all new to me. How am I doing so far? Is it working?

Me

Is what working?

Killian

My irresistible charm.

Me

LOL. No. Sorry.

Killian