22. Triggered

Jason was taken aback by Amber's words.

He initially thought Amber would attack him with demeaning remarks, and he was ready to accept it. To his surprise, his lover instead embraced and understood his career choice.

It was easy money, and he could help his family. Jason lifted Amber high and showered her with kisses. They did it passionately as if they had been separated for a long time.

Afterwards, Jason invited Amber to sneak into a vacant third-floor shelter with no other occupants. There, they resumed the postponed intimacy and finally made out, releasing the tension between them. This time, Jason did it with love and feelings for Amber. He wanted to fight for his woman and give her a better life than the present low-life they’ve been living.

In the dim light, they lay on the bed near the window, opening the nearest window to feel the fresh breeze from outside. The curtains swayed as the wind blew. In their cuddling position, they chatted, and Jason ran his fingers through Amber'