Page 53 of Ghost

“I’m a girl,” I said. “We create problems when there’s actually nothing to worry about. It’s part of what makes us interesting creatures.”

He pulled up his pants. “If creating problems is part of being a woman, I don’t see how that’s to anyone’s benefit.”

“Finding the solution is the fun part,” I said. “It usually ends with us getting something we want.”

He buckled his belt and gave me a look. “So, you’re manipulative?”

“Absolutely not,” I lied.

His eyes narrowed. “You didn’t just coerce me into having sex?”

I did, but I wasn’t going to give him the satisfaction of thinking I’d manipulated him. “No. You screwed me to prove a point. You manipulated me. You asked me to grab your cock, remember?”

“Oh.” He looked away. “Yeah, that’s right. I did, didn’t I?”

“So, in summary, you manipulated me into having sex this morning. That means that you need to give it to me without me asking for it tonight. You know, to make up for your manipulative actions this morning.”

He met my gaze. “Huh?”

I had him right where I wanted him. “Just nod your head.”

He shrugged. “Sounds good to me.”

I gave him a kiss on my way to the bathroom. Being in a relationship with Porter was going to be fun, at least until he figured out who was manipulating who.