“It’s never just a normal conversation with you.” I let out another puff tiredly. “So, which one is it today? A reminder of how worthless I am? Or maybe you want to rub all the females lining up to be your mate in my face? Or wait…” my tone is mocking now, “maybe it’s to call me a w***e since you can’t seem to do enough of that, either.”
Austin flinches at my words. “I’m not…I want to discuss something with you.”
“Yeah, clearly.” I sit down on the edge of the bench, looking up at him. “I gave you your normal options. I even sat down to listen obediently. See?”
I can see the frustration mounting on his face, and it pleases me. “If you’re done being sarcastic, maybe we can talk?”
I let out another two puffs before I shrug.
“I need your help.”
I burst into laughter. It’s deep, bel
