Contractual Obligations Elle Rivers Quotes

I didn’t think I could want anything in this town, but this I loved.

Oh yes, keep me because I can lift furniture and not because of my personality,” I muttered, rolling my eyes again. Sebastian was staring at me as if he had never met me in his life. I gritted my teeth, knowing he’d probably heard what I had meant to be said to only myself.

I’m not staying in a hotel when we have a house,” I replied. “That’s a waste of money.” “I’ll pay for it.” “What—is it that bad to sleep next to me?” I said. “It’s an air mattress and you like to be comfortable.” That was the final straw. “I am uncomfortable plenty of the time, Sebastian,” I said it lowly, almost like a growl. “I’m married to a man who barely acknowledges me. I moved across the country because I was forced to. I can sleep on an air mattress for one night. If it’s too much for you, then go get a hotel for yourself.

Sebastian,” I whispered. “I need you to fuck me. I can’t . . . I can’t finish without you today.” “If you insist,” he said, and he unzipped his pants. He paused when he did. “I don’t have a condom.” “I have an IUD,” I told him. “And I’m clean. I get tested regularly.” “I do too,” he said. “Are you sure?” “Please,” I said. “Please, I need you in me.

I’ve heard that before,” I said flatly. “And it’s never about me. It’s about what others think I need. You decided to keep me at arm’s length without asking me what I needed, which also hurt me.” “I don’t want to hurt you, I just think—” “How about you stop thinking and start listening to me?” He froze and didn’t say anything further, so I decided to continue.

Did you want that salad?” he asked. “What do you think?” I muttered. Sebastian’s eyes narrowed. “It’s fine,” I said. He leaned in. “They have pie. I’ll get you a slice and we can meet by the bathrooms.” “That might be the hottest thing you’ve ever said.