Page 35 of Unexpected Temptation
“No sex.”
He bit back a smile as he studied her.She was concentrating on a shirt button while trying to muster the nerve to ask questions.She was so easy to read, it was charming.
She looked up and caught his gaze on her.
“Um ...so how will we sleep together ...like, right next to each other?”
Jaylen stood and added another log to the fire.He used the poker to adjust the log before sitting back down and studying her worried expression.
“Sweetheart, I don’t want you to worry about this.If we hold each other all night, it won’t make a difference.I know you’re not ready for sex, and I respect that.It doesn’t mean we can’t be affectionate with each other, does it?”
A relieved sigh escaped her throat before she shook her head.
“No, I guess not...”she stammered.
“Good.Now, do you want to play more cards?”
Amelia stared at him for a moment.
“Do you have things to do outside?You’ve been in here with me all day, and I know there are other horses out in the barn.I can look for a book if you don’t mind and read while you do your work, unless there’s something I can do to help?”
“I don’t want you outside.That rain is damn cold, and it takes you a while to thaw,” he said and chuckled.“I could go out and check on the horses, and I should check in with my men.If you don’t mind?”
Amelia shook her head.“Not at all.”
Jaylen took another slow look at her before he stood and walked to the back door.He pulled on his boots and raincoat.
“I won’t be long.”
She smiled at the worried expression on his face.“I promise, I’ll be fine.”
“I’m going to lock the door behind me.Don’t open it for anyone.I’ll unlock it when I get back.”
Amelia shooed him off with a wave of her hands.“Go,” she ordered.
Jaylen smiled.“All right, I’ll see you soon.”
