Beyond the Arrangement

Avery

I set down my fork, choosing my words carefully. "He's attentive. Generous." Insatiable. Dominant. Mind-blowing. "We're taking things slow."

Mom's expression told me she didn't believe that for a second. "Slow? Is that what the kids call it these days?"

"Mom!"

She laughed, delighted by my discomfort. "I'm just teasing, honey. But seriously, I haven't seen you this happy in years. Whatever he