CHAPTER 100: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Not all of mine and Max's memories involved sex. Surprisingly, some of my favorites were the more vulnerable moments, like when he discovered that I was hiding my period from him.

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"So, how's it been with Max home for the holidays?" Avery asks during our FaceTime call.

"Good," I reply, hoping she won't ask for more details. But then again, she's my best friend.

"Just good?"

"It's been great," I offer, wincing internally as another sharp cramp hits me. Meanwhile, Avery raises an eyebrow at me.

"Isabella, is everything-Oh," she starts, then stops before hitting the nail on the head. "You're on your period, aren't you?"

"Is it that obvious?" I wince again as the throbbing continues.

"And you've been hiding it from Max," she states knowingly, ignoring my previous comment.

"Of course I have, Avery," I admit. "You know how he is. He would drop everything at the office to be here for me. He's already arranged to be home for the holidays, and making him think he needs to comfort me would be