Free Angel After Dark by Kahlen Aymes

eventually gets hurt. So while you live in denial of real love, I just… control my outcomes.”
    “As do I. I set my boundaries well in advance and communicate them clearly. Are you inferring it’s better to screw a bunch of different people than to be monogamous? I find that hard to believe.”
    She huffed in agitation. “Don’t put words in my mouth! All I am saying is that being monogamous is dangerous if you want to remain detached. Personally, I don’t think that’s even possible. I hope that someday you meet someone who changes your perspective.” And knocks you on your arrogant ass .
    “My pers—”
    She interrupted, disconnecting the call to make a point. She smiled to herself, knowing that being cut off would infuriate this man. It unsettled her   that she found herself wondering about him more than a little, and she actually wanted to know what he’d say. He seemed dangerous; very, very sexy, and truthfully, that was the most fun she’d had on a call since she started this damn gig. She glanced at the clock, knowing she had to get on to the next set of spots, but hoped he was still listening.
    “Thank you for your call, Alex. Someday you’ll meet a woman who controls her own orgasms. Not all of us are at the mercy of   men, you know. Have fun… banging your chest or whatever it is you… bang .”
    A bright smile split across her beautiful face, leaving Darian breathless and stunned. Thankfully, Christina was out of the studio because she was laughing so hard the tears were rolling down her face.
    “This is Angel After Dark on Kiss FM, and I’ll be right back.” Angel pushed her headphones off, looking pointedly at Darian. “Did you put him up to that? That was your friend, wasn’t it?”
    He quickly shook his head. “Nope. I didn’t do anything. Don’t look at me!”
    Angel’s eyebrows shot up. Yeah, right, she thought. “Why don’t I believe you?”
    “What did you think of him, Angel? Uh, I mean, of his situation?”
    “I’m trying not to,” she said wryly and shook her head, getting up to stretch. “He’s so full of his own sexual power. I mean… Shit! He’s obviously been a bad, bad boy and needs a serious lesson.”
    Darian’s eyebrows shot up in surprise, but he didn’t say anything, just let out a low whistle. Angel smirked but ignored it. “Aren’t you supposed to be out of here? Really, you don’t have to come in here every week.” Darian’s eyes followed her movements and flashed over her stomach and the small strip of skin that was peeking out between her jeans and her T-shirt as she moved.
    “I know. I just want to make sure you have it down before I leave you to your own devices.”
    “My own devices? I’ve been left to my own damn devices practically my entire life. You don’t need to worry about me. I can handle things.”
    Darian’s phone rang, and reluctantly, he picked it up from the table.
    “Yes? Uh, yeah. No. No!” His eyes roamed over Angel, who was standing there with her right hand on her hip, looking at him pointedly. “Um, Angel, he’s pissed that you cut him off and wants to finish the conversation.”
    “It is finished,” she scoffed with a short laugh. Poor baby, not used to someone else controlling anything. Hilarious.
    “He asked if he can call you,” Darian said hesitantly, already knowing the answer, and her eyes widened.
    “Not interested,” Angel said carelessly and picked up a stack of promos from the desk to glance through them. “Not at all .” But, she was interested, and she found herself hoping his face and body would live up to that sexy voice. Men like him were dangerous to women like her who had a strong need to be in control. She was smart about steering clear of anything that would make her lose even one shred of her carefully constructed world.
    Darian’s mouth fell open in astonishment. “Uh, Alex, she’s not here right now. She went to the bathroom. Okay, sure. Completely, Alex. Later.” He closed his