The Selfish Ex

“How susceptible are you to your host’s personality?”

“Physically? My taste will change with my host, so don’t pick a smoker unless you don’t mind the smell. Emotionally? I’ll be in full control.”

“So even if you transferred to someone who hates me, that wouldn’t be a problem?”

“Hates you?” Tania said, loading two questions into one.

“An ex,” Lee explained. “Lasted about two years, but enough was never enough. Anything I had needed to be hers, even if she didn’t actually want it.”

“Charming,” Tania said wryly. “Attractive?”

“Very,” Lee said. “Too many mutuals stayed friends with her, so I see the selfies in my feed still.”

“Sounds perfect. A new body for me and payback for you. How do you want to do this?”

Lee permitted himself a humourless grin.

“Oh, I know exactly how to make this work.”