It’ll be a Long Road Yet

Jules watched Ben wearily. His high-handed methods were annoying her. She wasn’t a simpleton or a weak little. Jules knew she could handle herself normally. But adding in her first mating heat and wanting to climb the scheming jerk all this time, Jules feared it was all a disaster in the making. He’d never talked to her about anything, just decided for the two of them, expecting her to follow blindly. Jules wasn’t a follower, nor was she a prim daddy’s girl. Ben had a lot to learn, and Jules aimed to school him.

“You want to get in my pants? Ben, you’ll need to learn several things.”

“Really? And what is, that, sweetheart?”

“Let’s start by you can drop the bravado. I can open my own doors and try asking me if I want to be included. Get it? No more manipulation. I have a brain and I can decide on my own. Are we clear? I’m not willing to be your toy or patsy. There will be no more scheming. Am I clear about this?” Ben watched and listened to Jules as she stated y