Page 36 of Embracing Desire

“How?”

“We’re in Miss Mazie’s house, and I took advantage of Katie with foreplay.It was a hard limit not to do anything in the house.”

“Did you ignore her safe word?”

“No.She didn’t say it, but I should have remembered.”Jed paced around the office.

“I agree.Is Katie upset?”

“No.She was actually very understanding.”In a way that made Jed feel worse.

“We’re going to make mistakes Jed.As long as you didn’t hurt Katie, and you stopped when you realized what you were doing.I say no harm no foul.”

Jed released a breath.“I’ll do better.”

“Of course you will.What are you doing today?”

Jed’s shoulders relaxed.“I’m taking Katie to Monroe to pick her up some office furniture and supplies.”

“Good.I’m glad you’re there to keep an eye on her.”

“Ry, Katie isn’t like other women.”

“I know.”Ry blew out a breath.

“She’s coming back now.Talk to you later.”

Katie appeared in the doorway.“I’m ready.”

“Then let’s go.”He took her arm and escorted her out to his truck.

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Four hours later, Ry pulled up to Miss Mazie’s house, got out of the SUV, and strolled up to Jed, who was shaking his head.His truck was full to the brim with office furniture and supplies.

“Is this all Katie’s?”

“Yep.”Jed rubbed his neck.

“Hey, Ry,” Katie said as she came out of the house.

“Hi, Katie.”Ry snagged her by the waist and gave her a quick kiss before releasing her.God, he loved the feel of her soft lips.

“You didn’t have to come over.I could help Jed get this stuff in the house.”

“This is man’s work,” Jed said, puffing his chest out.

Katie laughed, and Ry couldn’t help but grin.She was in good spirits today.His gut unclenched a bit.The incident last night didn’t seem to be affecting her.That was good.Now he could wonder about all the office supplies.“We don’t want you to hurt yourself.”Ry leaned over and whispered in her ear, “That’s our job.”

A blush crept over Katie’s cheeks, and Ry glanced at Jed, who had a shit-eating grin on his face.

“Okay, let’s get this show on the road,” Ry said.“I only have an hour for lunch.”

An hour later, everything was unloaded, and the furniture in place except for the office chair.“I’ll let Jed put the chair together,” Ry said.

“Thanks.”Jed gave him the finger.

Ry pulled Katie into his arms.“Dinner tonight at the house, and then we’re going to discuss why you’re setting up this office.”

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