Free Give and Receive - Bundle (Books 1-2): New Adult Romance by Alisa Anderson

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    Her scary, predatory teeth on his dick.
    Danny shuddered. That had to rank up there with the top ten reasons he was glad not to be fucking Elizabeth anymore.
    Maybe number one.
    All he could think about was how much time he wasted.
    Years he was never going to get back. Time he could have spent worshipping at Lena’s fucking feet for still loving him after all these years. Which she did, he knew. Or thought he knew. She had to. All of this meant nothing if she didn’t.
    “Hey.”
    Danny was still lost in thought.
    “Danny.”
    He continued ignoring Elizabeth. Considering the fact that Lena might not want him anymore. She had to. It made this whole sacrifice almost pointless.
    He couldn’t think about that right now.
    He knew no matter what, Elizabeth was a cancer. She needed to be removed, before she infected him any further.
    There was no cure for her kind of tumorous growth. She would keep spreading her poison until he was empty.
    A hollowed out corpse. Completely dead inside.
    That  was why he had to get away. Before it was too late. Whether Lena wanted him or not was irrelevant.
    This was a matter of life or death.
    His life.
    Elizabeth’s imminent death, if he had to endure one more day with her. He was sure of it.
    The idea of wrapping his hands around her throat and squeezing, until he could feel the tiny little snap of her neck was so tempting, so real, so-
    “Hey,  asshole . I’m talking to you.”
    Elizabeth snapped her fingers in his face.
    “Hello? Anyone home?”
    She was still breathing, unfortunately. Very much alive.
    So much for that fantasy.
    Danny scowled. “Aren’t you gone yet?”
    “Oh, almost. I was thinking about some things and thought we could talk about them. What’s the rush, Danny boy?”
    He always hated when she called him that.
    She knew that, of course.
    This was, of course, why she always did it.
    “What on earth would I possibly have to say to you, besides recommending your repugnant ass get tested for syphilis, gonorrhea and any other sexually transmitted disease you’ve collected?”
    Danny grinned as her skin flushed. Reddening to a dark shade of crimson. Oh, yeah. She was pissed.
    “You’re a douche. You know that, Danny boy? A complete douche.”
    “No…a complete douche is what you probably should use right now. Your pussy gives my house an absolutely putrid smell. I worry it might never come out. Perhaps that’s because it’s always open for business, eh, Lizzy?”
    He smiled, showing all his teeth.
    “Get out, Elizabeth. Now.”
    She ignored him, but he knew he struck a nerve.
    He watched the temple above her eye start to tick.
    “Surely we have time for a little chat, before I leave.”
    “Actually, we don’t.”
    “Actually, I think we do. In fact, I  know  you’ll want to hear this.”
    “Make it fast, Elizabeth. The lobotomy thing has to be scheduled soon. You know. So through the use of mind-numbing, sadistic violence, I can forget you ever existed.”
    “Thing is…I was curious about something.”
    She was stalling.
    “Elizabeth. Your point. I assume you have one. Please make it.” Danny’s tone warned her he was being extremely patient with her. But not for long.
    “Well, all right. Let’s not get pushy.” She played with the collar of his shirt, before he shoved her hand away.
    “You’re so touchy. Surely you can’t be that eager to get rid of me? Especially when I was about to ask if Lena knows your little secret?”
    Danny stilled. He didn’t want her see how much her words affected him. He’d never give her that satisfaction.
    “What does it matter to you?” He pushed past her, walking to the kitchen. She followed. Her voice a grating taunt to his ears.
    “Well she  is  the little hood rat you’re leaving me for, right?” Elizabeth sneered, giving a spiteful laugh.
    “I was wondering if she was aware of your…proclivities.”
    “Why do you even care? You can’t stand her anyway. Why pretend like you’re