“I’m thinking you’re still going to feel a semblance of discomfort no matter when we start the physical side of this marriage.And remember, that’s why you’re here,” he reminded her bluntly.
A spear of hurt pierced her heart.She had to remind herself she was here to be a sexual release and a broodmare.Sky nodded, and her shoulders fell.
“I know that, I’m just not used to any of this.”
“That’s okay.In time, you will feel comfortable with me and maybe even enjoy it.”
What could she say?Maybe this would be a good thing.She hoped that maybe if they made love, he would see her in a different way and not treat her like a prisoner and a whore.
“Okay.”
Jared smiled in satisfaction.“Good, now let’s go eat.”
Sky strolled behind him toward the dining room.Any hunger she’d felt was long gone.The conversation was stilted through dinner, making her comfort level plummet even further since their talk.
Jared couldn’t tear his eyes from her throughout the meal.“Sky, take a bite.You’ve hardly eaten anything.”
Sky pushed her food around and shrugged.“I’m just not hungry right now.”
Jared studied her as she looked at her plate.“You’re nervous thinking about later?”
Sky dropped her fork as a wave of frustration and fear raced through her.“I’m sure you feel fine sleeping with anyone, but I’m not used to sleeping with men.Especially ones I don’t know.”
Jared reached out and caught her chin in his hand and turned her head, so she looked at him instead of her plate.
“One, I don’t appreciate the tone of your voice, so you will adjust it right now.Second, I'm not, and have never been, a man who likes to sleep around.In fact, it’s been years since I’ve had sex with anything besides my fist.”
Sky gasped and tried to pull back.
He tightened his grip.“No, don’t pull away from me, Baby.I know that shocked you, but over time, you will get used to the way I talk to you and touch you.Until then, I will try to be patient and take things slow.”
Sky tightened her lips but nodded.
Jared released her and sat back.“Are you finished with your meal?”
“Yes.”
“Okay.I want you to go upstairs and shower.I’ll be up in a bit.I want to see you in bed when I get there.”
Sky knew it wasn’t a question but nodded anyway.
“Go on then.”
Sky stood without a word and walked out of the room.A shiver coursed down her spine at the feeling of his eyes as they followed her out of the room.
