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“There’s that, but I also wanted to explore that untapped rebellious submissive streak I saw in your eyes when I had my shoe on your cock and you trembled.” “Asshole,” I mutter, stroking a line across his chest. He laughs. “Wasn’t I right?” “Fine. I love the pain and submission, but only if you’re the one dominating me and making me take it.” “And that’s how it’ll always be.” “Deal.” I grin. “Back to my earlier suggestion. When will you come to meet my family?” “Not now.” I feel him stiffen. “Why not?” He strokes my hair. “Remember when I told you I couldn’t come out for security reasons?” “Yeah.” “I truly can’t. My family wouldn’t accept it.” “But Rachel and Jina…” “Can’t set foot in the States if they want to remain safe. I can only see them when I travel to Europe.” “Oh.” My heart sinks. “Is your family one of those that’s homophobic bigots?” “Unfortunately, yes. Massive pain in the ass—no pun intended.” “Can’t you just disown them?” “It’s not that simple.” I swallow hard, the weigh