He’s already told me so. But it does help to hear it again. And again, and again, until I actually start believing it.
Better yet—until I actually start seeing it.
“You want to make it up to me?”
His eyes spark with hope.
I push myself up off the bench, effectively pushing him away as well. “Start by treating me like a human being. Cut this alpha male bullshit and treat me like a f*****g equal. That’s what I want. That’s what I need.”
I don’t wait for a response. I don’t know if I want one right now. All I want to do is stomp down the path until the urge to scream isn’t as strong anymore.
part0019
13
I’ve just had my ass verbally handed to me.
I deserved it—there’s no question about that. I’m still sitting here, still in shock over it.
And then, out of f*****g nowhere, a grin spr
