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“Wait…really?”
He glanced over his shoulder, looking more annoyed than ever. That contemptuous gaze bored into me, making me squirm.
“He hasn’t approved it yet,” he said. “Apparently he needs more time to consider if it’s worthy of you.”
“How…how long has he been considering.”
Osian sighed again. This time he was quiet until he’d put his clothes back on. Then he flipped the light switch and ran a hand through his dark curls.
“Three weeks.”
That was strange, considering that Merrick had made it clear he approved of Osian. It also gave me a little thrill. Something was holding Merrick back, something he didn’t want to discuss.
I sat up, pulling the sheet to cover my body. “Okay, let me talk to him.”
Osian sighed, leaning in the doorway. “Are you on birth control?”
I stared at him. “Um…no.”
He rolled his eyes slightly and turned around, disappearing into the main room. Bewildered, I pulled on my clothes and went after him. He was in the kitchen, pouring a drink.
“Can’t you just use a condom?” I asked.
He glanced at me over the rim of his glass. His scarred brow crooked.
“I can use a condom,” he said. “But I don’t know about anyone else.”
My stomach went cold. “Excuse me?”
He shrugged. “We’re not exclusive yet. Not until Merrick approves the fucking jewelry.”
“You know I’m not sleeping with anyone.”
“I am. Fucking other women.”
I swallowed, expecting that statement to hurt even though I’d heard it before. Surprisingly, it felt like nothing.
“Okay, that’s fine. I know we’re not exclusive until you pierce me.”
His jaw worked. “Are you still virgin?”
His attitude was pissing me off and I considered lying to him. Just to see his reaction. But I also didn’t want to deal with the inevitable tantrum he would throw if he knew I’d let someone else fuck me.
I nodded.
“For now,” he said icily.
“What the hell does that mean?” I snapped.
“Why do you think Merrick won’t approve my jewelry?”
“I don’t know. I said I would ask.”
He bolted the glass of vodka and refilled it. I shifted, uncomfortable with the amount he was drinking. He fixed his narrowed eyes on me, leaning against the counter.
“Has Merrick ever tried to fuck you?”
I gasped. Dead silence reigned as I gathered myself.
