Page 54 of Cactus Heart
Absolutely NOT. We’re keeping everything a secret, remember?
How about you go keep Levi company?
I raised a brow as I put my ramen in the microwave. She had a point, though. My shift would end in about an hour, one of ourvolunteer guys would take over, and I’d be free unless there was an emergency.
I already knew Levi was at home. What else was there to do in Whynot on a Sunday night?
Good idea. I’ll show him my fire pole
Oh my god
Remind me to show you all the kink equipment I have when we see each other Wednesday . . .
Oh I will. I’ve been thinking about it non stop.
I grinned like a damn idiot. Since Friday, I’d done a little online shopping too. Maybe I was being overly ambitious, but giving gifts was one of my favorite things to do. And kinky gifts? Even better.
Had I dropped five hundred dollars on a new leather flogger, a new riding crop, a new ball gag, and a couple collars?
Yes.
Had I dropped even more on a midnight blue lace bodysuit that I thought would look really damn good on her?
Yes.
Should I have waited to see if Avery and maybe Levi were even interested in those things?
Also yes.
But what was the point of having adult money if I didn’t spend it on adult things sometimes? I already had a paddle and other kinky items, but I wanted stuff forus.
I opened a leftover container of birria as the microwave beeped and swapped the ramen with it. A minute later, I added the meat to my ramen and carried my soup to the break table, glancing out the window that overlooked the street.
The station was a small one. It was outdated too, for the most part, although we did in fact have a pole.
My ramen was going to take a minute to cool down, so . . .
I pulled out my phone again and found Levi’s name. Austin had given me his number, although we’d yet to text.
Hey, it’s Mateo. Are you busy tonight?
Read. My heart pounded in my chest as I waited to see if he’d even text back. God, my hands felt clammy. My entire body felt clammy, actually.
Not busy. You?
Hell yeah.
I get off work in an hour. Want some company?
I was met with silence. Fuck. Maybe I was wrong?—
Sure. Come over after. I have muffins that need to be eaten
Muffins? I was sure he didn’t mean his ass, right?
I mean, either way . . .
Sounds good. See you in a bit
