Chapter 13“But how can that be? Jules, you’re just a regular human.”
Jules eyed him like he was a moldy piece of food. “Don’t make me school you again in how to respect me.”
Hollis reddened. “I didn’t mean that.” He ran a hand through his hair, rubbing his neck. The gesture was straight out of our dad’s handbook, something he always did when he was nervous or thinking. “You keep putting words in my mouth.”
“No, Hollis, I’m pretty sure you’re doing that all on your own,” I said.
“No, I mean, you’re twisting my words. You know I respect you Jules, I-”
“Ha!” She barked sarcastically. “You’ve got a lot to learn, Hollis, about how to treat a woman.”
“I just can’t win, can I? What do you want from me, Jules?” He said angrily.
“You know what I want,” she whispered. Then she shook herself,
