Chapter 5522

At the phrase “human needs,” Luna’s cheeks blazed scarlet. A single memory struck her like a hammer-the mortifying instant when she had stood totally bare, every inch of her exposed to both Flaxseed and Jared.

“Since the two of you… need some help with, well, men’s matters,” she whispered so softly the syllables almost died in her throat, “I can help you…”

Flaxseed’s pupils glittered like coins in lamplight. “Really? Marvelous!” His excitement ballooned at once. “Jared, which of us goes first? Rock-paper-scissors? Winner takes the lead, loser waits outside and, I don’t know, scrubs the pans afterward?”

“Count me out,” Jared replied, shaking his head.

He admired Luna’s looks, certainly, yet forcing desire on a woman went against every line he drew for himself. Jared had shared more nights than he could easily count, but only with women who had stepped toward him of their own accord some even insisting on dual cultivation for power’s sake while he remained a reluctant participant.

Flaxseed shrugged. “Suit yourself then I won’t be polite.” Wiping a string of drool from his beard, he leered at Luna.

“Ms. Linford, where shall we… entertain ourselves? Pick someplace cozy.”