Livia’s POV When are we going to do this again? If I’m not careful enough, it could be right now. I shift on the bed, pulling myself away from him. “I should go.” Ford lifts his head. “Why? Nadine is staying at Aiden’s.” “I know,” I say. “It’s just that if I don’t leave, it might happen again.” For a second, he looks confused, then realization dawns on him. “Oh, you mean… this.” “Yeah,” I mutter. “I’m still sore and everything and don’t get me wrong, I want it again but I… why are you smiling at me?” Ford tilts his head. “Livia, I’m not going to try to do it with you again. I know it’s your first time. Was I too rough with you?” “No,” I say. “It’s only right that I was on top. I was able to control it better. But yeah, I do feel sore. I’m gonna leave—“ “Come with me.” The quiet

