He could tell this was making her uncomfortable, but he didn’t want any secrets between them.
“I don’t want you to have to help me,” she whispered.
“Why, Sweetheart?”
“Because I’m ugly.”
His eyes widened in shock.“I don’t want to hear you putting yourself down again.There is nothing wrong with you.”
“You don’t like my body.”
He hated the tears that sprang into her eyes.“Where did you get that, baby?Because it’s the farthest thing from the truth.”
“You don’t like to look at me.You made a face, and you’ve said I’m too skinny and pale.”
“Fuck,” he cursed under his breath.He pulled her into his lap, stood, turned, and took her place on the lid of the toilet.He cupped her face and lifted it to make sure she saw his expression.“If you saw a look, it was because my body craved yours, and I know you’re not ready for what I need.There is absolutely nothing I don’t love about your body.”
“But Daddy, you said...”
“Yes, I have said you’re thin and pale, but only because of my concern.The thought of you hurting or getting sick makes my stomach twist in agony.I want you to be healthy, and that’s the only reason I want you to gain weight, baby.As far as pale, you were pale for the first few days here, but that was because of malnutrition.But now, you have a healthy tan from eating right and being out in the garden or with the animals.”
He watched her think about it for a moment.“Do you understand now?”
She nodded.
“Good.I’m going to kiss you.”
Thomas loved the flush of desire and the need in her eyes as he lowered his head.He gently kissed her on both cheeks, chin, and then her lips.He took his time, letting her get used to his touch.
He twisted his mouth to open hers and slipped his tongue into the depths.Between one second and the next, she had straddled his hips, wrapped her arms around his neck, and given herself over to him.
The kiss seemed to last forever and only paused when she made a needy sound.He lifted his head and stared down at her.
“Fuck, baby, we are going to be so good together.”His lips tilted up when she stared at him in a daze.
“Y-you said a bad word,” she murmured unsteadily.
He grinned.“Yes, I did, and I will continue to do so, but you’ll get used to it.Now, as much as I’d like you to lie you on the bed and fuck you until you pass out, we have to stop.”
“Why?”she asked.
“Because you have your period, baby.”
She gasped, then turned cherry red.“I forgot.”
He chuckled.“Good.I like knowing I can make you forget.”
He laughed when he saw her disgruntled expression.“You’ll get used to it.”
Thomas lifted her from his lap and stood.“Let’s get dressed and get some breakfast.I want you to take a muscle relaxer...”
She shook her head.“I don’t like them.”
He studied her and then nodded.“Okay.I want you to take a few Tylenols.If I find you still in pain, I’ll make you take one of Daisy’s pills.I have some work to do in my office, so I’m going to want you to rest on the sofa.You can watch another movie.”
“But I feel better.I should help Daisy.”
Thomas shook his head.“No.Not today.I can tell you’re still in pain.”
