Page 39 of Daddy's Little Patient

“I wanted to put in a pool.”

She grinned. “We have an awesome pool out back. I’ll show you tomorrow.”

He squeezed her hand and smiled. “That sounds good. I haven’t swum in a while, and I enjoy it.”

“I do, too. My father used to say I was a fish in another life.”

Alex laughed.

They pulled into her driveway and up to the house. A few of the staff came out and helped with the suitcases.

Raina tugged on his shirt. “Alex, should we have them put the bags in the room next to ours? It’s one of the biggest and has its own bathroom.”

Alex nodded. “That’s a good plan.”

They followed the servants inside and up the wide steps.

“Do you want me to show you the backyard?” she asked.

He shook his head. “Not tonight. It’s dark out, and I want you in bed. You don’t have to go to sleep, but I want you resting.”

She nodded. “Okay, I’ll show you tomorrow.”

Alex smiled. “I’d like that.”

The servants passed them in the hallway.

“Thank you, guys.”

“Our pleasure, sir.”

Alex shut and locked the door behind him. “Strip and lay on the bed.”

“Oh, my God. Are we going to have sex?” she asked excitedly.

Alex grunted. “Not tonight. I want to remove the stitches and get you showered and into bed. Sandy is supposed to send up some food for us.”

Alex slipped her shoes off and then pulled the dress over her head.

She wondered why he kept putting it off. Did he not want her like a man wants a woman? Raina could understand. She’d been told enough times in the last several years how unattractive and stupid she was.

Alex cupped her cheek and raised her head. He studied her for a moment. “Why are you so sad, Baby?”

Raina tried to pull away because she was too embarrassed to tell him.

“Raina, I asked you a question, and now I want a truthful answer.”

“It’s just … I’m wondering… It’s fine … I mean, I understand. I won’t be mad at you. I can’t because I wouldn’t want … you know…”

Alex grunted. “You’re confusing me.”

“If you don’t want me, I’ll understand.” She blinked away the tears that disputed what she was saying. She knew she couldn’t hide her emotions but didn’t want to make him feel bad.

His mouth dropped open. “Not want you? Jesus, woman. My cock aches more than it ever has. It takes all my strength not to tear your clothes off and fuck you until you can’t walk.”

Raina shivered at the thought.

He cupped her cheek. “I want you. Please don’t ever doubt that, but I love you enough to do what’s right. You’re tired and need rest. I will have you under me very soon and take that cherry you’ve saved. Now, let’s get you undressed.”

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