Though she was petrified of what was to follow, Deanna was obliged to comply, sensing that perhaps the man was right. Though she’d enjoyed her night with Patrick, there was a feeling of guilt after it was over; and it hurt to know that the man she’d given her virginity to was regularly making love to one of her best friends.
Once at Graham’s side, Deanna was pulled down over the man’s lap with a sure and steady grasp. The feel of being in such a compromising position sent a burst of emotion though her that she’d never felt before. Though she was scared to death of Graham Reynolds, the way he held her, the way his hand rested for a moment on her behind, and the way his warmth seemed to comfort her, this uncommon act was almost welcome, even though his purpose was not warm or comfortin
