"Much of it has been, but whatever happens, baby, it's all a part of our game."
"And now the rules of the game have shifted."
Yes. In point of fact, it has. In a number of different ways.
When I run my hand over the satin gown that is covering Mandy's stomach, I can feel the metal that is penetrating through her navel. I have to fight the urge to pull her dress up higher so that I can kiss her more intimately, but I won't. She has already let me know tonight that she does not feel comfortable having an intimate relationship with me in the same place where my parents live. I have no interest in having a repeat performance or being reminded of our earlier argument.
I might as well give her a heads-up about Amelia Stephens and what she's been up to now that we're done pretending like we'r
