It’s one of his more uncomplicated requests. Sex video I sputter in surprise. I like this less. Cole hauls me onto his bed, his black satin sheets cool and slippery against my exposed skin. He releases my neck to pull it all of the way off and I seize the moment to take a much needed breath. Without even thinking about it, I raise my hand and slap him– hard. Some frantic noise is coming from my mouth, like some sick animal running from a predator, but knowing their fate is to be feasted on. It’s becoming painful, every muscle in my body tight and tense, fighting the release. Instead of the light carpet like in most of the house, he has a




















