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She blinked in disbelief looking at the message from him.
peg me
Of all the random things Cardan texts Jude, this takes the crown. How did a conversation about fencing turn into this? Jude’s fingers hovered over her phone’s keyboard. He no doubt intended to fluster her, but she wouldn’t let him. She wrote back using more formal grammar.
Is that a demand?
The three dots appeared and disappeared. She imagined him laying in bed, like her, smirking slightly.
yeah i thought that was obvious
Her eyes narrowed at his flippancy.
Well that’s too bad because I don’t take demands.
Then:
But you can be a good boy and beg for it.
He didn’t respond for a minute and that sent a thrill through her. Jude could see her smile reflected on her phone screen. She may not be as quick witted in person, but he was no match for her over-
i dont beg
Her brows furrowed. She thought for a minute, running through all the smut Taryn recommended and which Jude refused to admit she read.
You won’t? Not even if I dragged my fingers through your hair… down your neck?
It was kind of weak, but she was building to something and hoped he'd recognize that.
nope
Feel my nails on your chest as I slide my hands to your hips.
Jude felt warm beneath her shirt and could feel her blood pulsing at her neck and-
you’re gonna have to try harder than that babe
Her shoulders fell a little. She was starting to feel hot and bothered and he wasn’t even breaking a sweat? No. That’s what he wanted her to believe. She stretched her legs out, opened up the notes app, and drafted her pièce de résistance.
You’ll feel my breathe on your stomach
as I move lower
and lower
my hair brushes your hands
my lips soft against your thighs
and my tongue hot on your-
Jude dug her feet under the covers and suppressed a noise coming from the back of her throat. She couldn’t believe she’d actually typed that out. Rubbing her neck, she waited for his response. The three dots came into view and then disappeared. Into view then gone again. She bit her lip.
why’d you stop
Triumph. She sat up, thumbs flying over her screen.
Because Cardan. You’re going to beg for it if you want anymore.
He was hooked. All she had to was reel him in.
fine.
will you tell me what you would do next
Her retort was instant.
You’re gonna have to try harder than that babe.
She settled back into her pillows, imagining his nose scrunching up as it always did when she used his words against him.
please
tell me what you would do next please
Jude clucked her tongue. She wanted to make him squirm and blush and lose his nerve the way she always did when he provoked her. What could she do to make him choke, figuratively of course. Maybe literally. Then it came to her.
Please what?
please… ma’am?
Her response was ready.
Please Mommy.
There was silence for exactly three seconds before Cardan lost it.
what th efuck
judee
what are you
why would you
Jude cackled and slapped her pillow. Who knew he could be so easily baited?
“Cardan! Watch your language!
jude
Does Mommy need to teach you some manners?
no i-
Will you be a good boy or do you need to be punished?”
JDUE STAHP
He shouldn’t have revealed himself so easily. She rolled onto her stomach, absolutely giddy at her new found power.
i may have mommy issues, but that doesn’t mean i’m into… THAT
Hmm sure okay. Keep telling yourself that sweet boy. Or would you prefer to call me Daddy?
fuck off
srsly
fuck. off.
And then:
do you wanna get food?
She rolled her eyes but her heart thumped a little faster.
Sure. See you in 15.
As she swung her legs out of bed, Jude scrolled up to reread the whole exchange. It wasn’t in her nature to wield pretty words like Cardan, but that’s exactly why she could do so much worse. Jude-1 Cardan-0.