“I’ll talk,” Karla finally said.
But her tone was fatalistic. Like she’d already decided the outcome after they discussed their relationship and why she was so unhappy. Had she lost that much faith in him? The idea devastated him.
“But it has to be in neutral territory,” she added. “We have no business having s*x with this wall between us. I don’t want our physical attraction to hinder our discussion.” Her gaze swept downward, sorrow creasing her face and tugging her lips into a sad frown. “That’s assuming you even still want me,” she said in a tone tinged with grief. “It’s been so long since you’ve instigated any sort of s*x that the reasonable conclusion is you no longer desire me or find me attractive.”
Ken damn near swallowed his tongue as protests immediately formed on his lips. Go
