"Understandable," Ren reassured her though he was certain she'd been told that by others before him. Still, it didn't hurt to say it. Repeat it until Mona believed it.
"Some men have really fragile egos, can't imagine why any woman wouldn't want them. Others think they're entitled to certain things, could be because of how they were raised, the culture they're surrounded by, or just because they're an asshole. Some do it to save face, to prove to themselves and others that they're still the 'big man' and that they're in control. Regardless, it's fucked up and really shitty that stuff like that still happens."
He leaned in to drop a kiss on her temple.
"Though from what I hear you gave them a reaction they won't soon forget."