His devious mind both attracted and repulsed her — “Silver bullets?” Lionel’s belly laugh at Clarice’s confusion angered her. “Who needs bullets? I plan on stabbing you, you son of a bitch.” She waved the letter opening in front of her. “Come a little closer, lover. I dare you.” “Now, darling. Is that any way to talk to your…

She loved the treats he served up during his football games — “Here you go, darling. Homemade chocolate chip cookies and a hot coffee.” She slid a plate of his favourite baked goods and his lucky mug onto the side table and planted a kiss on his forehead. “Enjoy, lover.” He squeezed her hand as she turned from him, his attention already…

She scared me celibate — “Come on, Luke. We’ve been together for three years.” Her wheedling tone pierced my hungover like nails down a chalkboard. “Everyone knows we’re going to get married.” She stroked my chest, twisting my nipple the way she knew I liked. Her logic baffled me. We’d been dating casually for six…

Lizzie loved getting Scrooged by her two men — “Okay.” Brett rubbed his hands together with glee. “Let’s take stock.” He pointed to me, hand cocked like a gun. “Popcorn.” “Check.” “Beer for us, wine for Lizzie.” Drumroll, then cocked gun fingers pointed at me. “Check.” “Christmas M&M’s.” He pretended to shoot a bow and arrow. “Check.” “Lube.” Eyebrows…

Anticipation can be a killer — Tonight is the night. I’m ready to burst the bubble of inexperience I’ve lived in for eighteen years. Thrilled and apprehensive, I vibrated with the anticipation. It’s been a long time coming. This girl was tired of the teasing and ridicule. Time to get it over with. This was an…