Page 113 of By Invitation Only

“Fine, how about this? For every right answer I get while we practice, you take off a piece of clothing.”

“And every wrong answer?”

“I take off clothing.”

“I think you’ll benefit either way by doing that.” I could hear the smile in her voice, and I realized I was grinning so wide that my cheeks were hurting.

“I think we’ll both benefit, baby.”

“You’re so naughty.”

“Only when I’m around you. You should see me at work. I don’t take shit from anyone.”

“Oh, I remember. I’m glad I’m not really against you anymore.”

“I wish you were pressed against me right now,” I countered.

“Yeah, stupid holidays.”

“What are you wearing?”

I heard her shout in laughter. “Are you trying to have phone sex with me?”

“Yes,” I deadpanned.

“Well, I’m wearing—nothing.”

“Liar.” I laughed.

“What are you wearing?”

“Nothing,” I stated.

“Liar.”

“It’s the truth. You know I sleep naked.”

“Are you hard?”

“Yes.” I spoke the fucking truth. This woman made me hard almost twenty-four-seven it seemed.

“Touch yourself.”

And then I did…

I felt like a complete douche. I didn’t get a single person a Christmas gift, and they each got me multiple things. My people were good, and I’d fucked them. Despite their protests, as soon as stores were open on the twenty-sixth, I was going shopping. Then Amelia and her family came over, and I was again the arsehole, but thanks to my wife, it appeared I’d at least gotten the children something.

“So, when do I get to meet her?” Amelia asked as she sat on our living room floor playing with the toys Carrie had bought for the kids.

“Who?” I asked even though I knew she was talking about Peyton. Amelia looked toward Carrie, and I rolled my eyes. “You really do have a big mouth,” I said, looking at Carrie.

Carrie tsked. “Please. It’s not a big deal. Plus, I’m a woman. That’s what we do.”

“She’s quite lovely,” Mum interjected.

“Carrie has told me the same,” Amelia agreed.

I looked to Amelia’s husband, Mark, silently asking for his help with these women. He shrugged and looked away.Jerk!