It always came down to his freaking pride.

“Trying to get himself back in line, he kissed the inside of her knee. She touch…”

“I can’t stop loving you. If I do that, what will be left of me?”

“Do you take credit cards? I bet your pony would be worth a ride.”

“Patrick was the living embodiment of naughty. He sweat for a living—he worked o…”