"Good. Glad that's settled." God. Why can't he just shut up and have sex like a normal man?

Oh, right. Because then he wouldn't be nearly as interesting.

"So now you know I'm not deflecting when I say call me." Odessa taps the table with the flat of her hand once before pushing away and working toward a slow amble to the door. "Enjoy the wine. Or enjoy whatever you trade the wine for. And thanks again for not leaving me behind."