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So from now on, he’d spend every morning at her house, eating a big breakfast with her. Lunch would be a bit trickier, especially with the busiest part of the harvest approaching, because he would be working at the vineyard all day. Hell, if he had to, he’d have lunch delivered to her.

Dinner would be the same as breakfast. He’d join her at her house, or she could eat with him and his brothers.

As for the chores, they’d divvy them up between him, Kasi, her brother, and…

Levi mentally added her father to that list. He wasn’t entirely sure how to help Mr. Mills, but it was clear his children tiptoeing around him wasn’t helping.

He recalled Kasi telling him how her father had always worked from the list his wife provided. Maybe what he needed was that kind of structure again. It was worth a shot, at least.

Feeling better now that he had a plan, Levi returned to the bedroom, peering inside. Kasi was sound asleep, looking more peaceful than he’d seen her in nearly a year. Closing the door behind him, Levi picked up his phone and walked outside.

Sleep was only the first thing she needed.

It was time to start providing the rest.

Chapter Six

“You’ve been a naughty girl, Kasi.”

Kasi glanced over her shoulder at Levi and gave him a mischievous grin, one that was certain to get a reaction from him. “So, what are you going to do about it?”

Levi’s eyes darkened with a lust so thick, Kasi could barely breathe.

“You know exactly what I’m going to do,” he responded in that deep, dark-chocolate voice of his, so rich and thick and yummy.

Kasi took a step back when he approached her, not due to fear but because there truly was a thrill in the chase. He paused, but only for a moment before taking another step. Kasi matched his movements until she reached the kitchen table, putting a chair between them.

“My daddy is upstairs,” she murmured, aware that was only adding to the excitement coursing through her.

“You should have thought about that before you tugged on the lion’s tail, little bear.”

He certainly resembled a lion, his long hair loose and hanging in his face, his thick beard in need of a trim.

“Keith could come home any minute,” she added, even though her brother wouldn’t be home until the wee hours.

“Then he’s about to get one hell of an eyeful,” Levi taunted, lifting the chair she was using as a shield and pushing it aside.

Kasi lifted her hands, placing them on Levi’s broad, muscular chest, sorely tempted to lean forward and sink her teeth into the firm pec she felt beneath his cotton T-shirt.

“Are you going to take your punishment like a good girl?”

Kasi smirked. “I thought we already determined I was naughty.”

Levi chuckled, and it occurred to her the low sound should be more threatening than it was. In fact, it didn’t scare her at all. It only turned her on more.

He reached out, gripping her upper arms in his strong hands, tugging her closer and lifting her on tiptoe at the same time. He lowered his head until she could smell the sugar, cinnamon, and apples from the pie they’d eaten for dessert on his breath.

She lifted her face, closing the distance, so ready for his kiss.

It never came.

Kasi gasped as Levi spun her around so fast she was light-headed. Before she could react to his quick movements, his hand was between her shoulder blades, pressing her chest and face flat against the smooth surface of the kitchen table.

“Levi,” was all she managed to say before his hand came down on her ass, spanking her with a strength that should have hurt.

And it did. A little bit. But not enough for her to ask him to stop.

The heat from his blows worked its way through her system, her clenching pussy soaked. She needed him so desperately. It felt as if she’d die without his cock, pounding inside her.

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