Lauren Blakely

“What if you fail?” I blurt out.

She furrows her brow, processing the question. “Like when I get onstage?”

“Yes. Exactly. What if you get it all wrong?”

She’s quiet for a spell. “Then, you pick yourself up and you try again the next time.”

‘Everything in the world is about sex except sex. Sex is about power.’

“Do I give off buying a gift for a woman vibes?”

Maybe I’m intoxicated on her.

Good. I’m glad you know you’re a masterpiece.”

“I’ve always liked touching you, Juliet. I did then. I do now.”

He’s kissing me ravenously, like he’ll go mad if he can’t touch me.

He touches me like he treasures me.

“And you have more coffee from a man who’s too crazy about you to admit it.”

“But I’d go with you if you wanted to.”