Page 110 of If You Keep Me


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I have a whole collection.

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I expect some show and tell in the future.

Tally

You get to see my toys when I get to see your toy.

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That can be arranged.

Send me a link to the story.

Tally

It’s why choose.

A link follows.

I pull it up on my phone and scan the first chapter. It dives right into the action. I watched the movies this story is based on a long time ago, and I remember the characters. Butnoneof this happens on the screen.

Tally

Are you still here?

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I’m reading.

Tally

It starts with a literal bang.

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Oh, I’m aware.

The opening scene is a three-way in which Arwen is getting railed by Legolas and Aragorn. It’s exceptionally detailed. And well written. Now I understand why Tally and her friends arealways referencing Cammie’s fics. But more importantly, I want to know if this is something Tally thinks she wants in real life, or if it’s just something she enjoys reading about.

I call her, and she picks up on the second ring.

“I have questions.”

“No, Cammie and Chase aren’t part of a throuple,” she replies cheekily.

“Chase doesn’t strike me as someone who shares.” He’s too singularly focused on Cammie.

“He’s not,” Tally agrees.

But Chase and Cammie and who they do and don’t want to invite into their relationship isn’t my concern. “Is this a fantasy of yours?”

“To get it on with Legolas and Aragorn?” Her voice is pitchy.

My chest tightens, and my palms dampen. My experiences far outweigh hers. “To have a threesome,” I clarify.

Her swallow is audible.