"No problem, Nay."

She disappeared from my sight into the dark door on the right of the kitchen. I'm guessing it's a back door. Crossing my arms on my chest, I averted Maverick's eyes and stared hard at the floor as if it would start speaking to me.

"Are we going to do it tonight?" I asked to break the gnawing silence.

Maverick looked at me and shook his head as if he didn't anticipate what he heard. "Sex is the last thing on my mind right now, Femella. I'm thirsty and hungry. Save your excitement for the next few days. I'm sure you need lots of energy." He winked...