Chapter 147 - Arturo

I wanted to punch myself in the face as she turned away from me. Again. How could one slim, far too young woman make me feel like a teenager?

I said the wrong thing. Every. Single. Time. I'd had more cold showers and solo jack off sessions than I cared to admit. She'd made it so that none of my previous companions did anything for me. Other than turn my stomach.

They were all too soft.

Too...needy.

But Nik. She was strong. Probably stronger than I fully knew. And she didn't need any man. Hell, I was pretty sure she didn't need anyone.

And fuck if I didn't want to be needed for the first time in my life.

Mas was watching me from across the small impromptu aisle. He raised a single brow.

I flipped him off. He'd always told me I was going to find a woman who'd treat me like I treated women. Disposable. Toys. Nothing more than a release.

He'd laugh his damn head off if he found out Nik had given me more than ample opportunity but that I choked each time. I was runni