The Morning After
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hen fighting, Jake liked to be in control and dictate the momentum. He liked when he decided what would happen next, and the flow went as he predicted.
That night did not feel particularly in control, and if he was candid, he was totally fine with it.
Not that he didn’t also seize the momentum here and there as the battle continued, making it a big back and forth.
After their battle, Jake found himself lying on the bed as he relaxed, with Carmen leaning against the headboard next to him, still stark naked. He looked over and saw her relaxing. Her short blonde hair was a bit more unkempt than usual, and her defined muscles, especially on her stomach, were still visible even as she relaxed them.
She noticed his gaze and didn’t bother to hide anything as she said, "I
