Nevara
The zipper refused to move.
I closed my eyes and let out a slow breath through my nose.
“Again.”
Behind me, Drake planted his feet more firmly against the floor.
“I’ve got this.”
“You said that three tries ago.”
“I was optimistic.”
“You still are.”
“I refuse to let a zipper defeat me.”
Despite everything, a smile tugged at my lips.
“I admire your confidence.”
“I admire my confidence too.”
I drew in the deepest breath I could manage, pulling my shoulders back until I wasn’t sure there was any air left in my lungs.
Behind me, I heard Drake brace himself.
“Okay, babes.”
His hands settled carefully at my waist as he found the zipper again.
“Suck it in with everything you’ve got.”
“I am.”
“No, like… aggressively.”
“I am aggressively sucking it in.”
“More.”
“If I suc
