Total pages in book: 19
Estimated words: 17473 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 87(@200wpm)___ 70(@250wpm)___ 58(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 17473 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 87(@200wpm)___ 70(@250wpm)___ 58(@300wpm)
I grip on to the couch as if it’s holding me upright. “Can’t even what?”
He takes a step toward me. “You can’t even have an orgasm. I mean, I love you, Georgie, you know I do, but how do you expect me to be with one woman for the rest of my life? Especially when that one woman can’t even... perform correctly.”
I gasp. Is he kidding me right now? “So you’re blaming your infidelity on me? You can’t keep it in your pants because you can’t please me... you can’t get me off?”
He shrugs. “Think about it. Nancy seemed to be enjoying herself. It’s not me, honey.”
I shake my head. “You can blame whoever or whatever you want, Richard, but the point is that you asked me to marry you. I assumed you’d be faithful, and you weren’t. The wedding is off.”
His face hardens, and I think for the first time, I’m seeing him for exactly what he is. “You’ll be back, Georgie. Just think about it. You’re frigid. You’re broken. No one is going to want that. I was willing to look past it. Yeah, you’ll come back to me.”
I suck in a breath, ignoring the pain of his words. Yeah, I’ve never had an orgasm with a man. It probably is my fault, but I’m not leaving here with him having the last word. “Fuck you, Dick!”
Chapter 2
Levi
The bar is busy tonight. I don’t come off the mountain much, but when I do, I always go to High Noon. It’s the best bar in town and a lot of the locals hang out here. Yeah, some of the tourists find their way here, but it’s never an issue. I look around the bar that’s lit up for the Christmas season. Most of the time, I love Christmas. The ski lodge is packed with families celebrating the holiday. People are celebrating and happy to be together, but this year is hitting a little differently.
I point to the other end of the pool table and call my shot. “Eight ball in the corner pocket.”
I’m leaning over the table when I feel the hand on my shoulder. I clench my eyes shut and then peel them open. I’m not wanting to deal with this shit tonight.
She presses her body to the back of mine and whispers into my ear, “Want to make a wager?”
I straighten without taking the shot and put some distance between Leann and me. I can feel my buddy Jerrod’s eyes on me, but I don’t dare take my eyes off Leann. I’ve learned she can be handsy. “No, I’m not interested in a wager.”
She seems taken aback. I’m sure she’s never been told no, even though that’s exactly what I’ve been telling her all week. My family owns the ski lodge, and I’ve been raised here my whole life. I know Leanne’s type, and even though at one time I would have taken her up on what she’s offering, I’m not interested.
She doesn’t move or give me any space, but she must see the look on my face. I don’t want to hurt her feelings, but I also won’t stand here letting her touch me all night either. She smiles. “Well, I see you’re busy. I’ll see you on the slopes tomorrow.”
I press my lips together. She’s been after me all week to give her ski lessons, but I know women like her, and if I give her an inch, she’ll take a mile. Finally, she gets it, and she walks away.
Jerrod walks over to me with his mouth hanging open. “What the fuck, Levi? Why did you turn that down?”
I shrug and take my shot, hitting the 8 ball in the corner pocket. “I win,” I announce to him.
He takes a twenty from his pocket. “Fine, next round on me. So what the fuck?”
I shrug, knowing he doesn’t understand, and I don’t know how to explain it. “I don’t know, Jerrod. I’m not fucking interested. She wants to fuck. That’s all they ever want.”
He shakes his head and throws his hands up. “So... what’s the fuckin’ problem? Your dick broke or something?”
I laugh and slap him on the chest. “My dick is working just fine. They’re all the same. They all come here, wanting to get laid, and then they leave. I want something more. I want a relationship.”
Jerrod starts to choke on the beer he just took a drank of. “What? Levi, are you feeling okay? You get offered random pussy, no strings attached, no bullshit... just a good time and you turn it down.”
I sit down in the chair next to him. I look out at the bar and see the women watching us. I know I could have any one of them I wanted, but not one of them interest me. Hell, maybe my dick is broke. “I want to settle down. My parents retired, and I’m running the lodge and ski mountain... I don’t know... I just want someone to share it with.”