Chapter 4
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“How about a little ride?” he suggested, as their raging feelings subsided, “since you’re dressed for it?”
“A ride?” she asked. “You are being a bit of a beast.”
“Oh, you mean riding on your sore bottom? I didn’t really think of that, but that’s not a bad idea.” He seemed very pleased with himself.
“Oh, you had that planned, you can’t fool me Jake Elder!” she accused him lightly.
“Planned? Did I?” he smiled.
She looked at him and smiled back. Surrendering to Jake Elder was the most difficult thing she’d ever done... but she was beginning to understand that it was worth the struggle. No other man was likely to understand her and what she needed. With her bottom smarting still, the two walked toward the house, wondering if perhaps it would be her house again someday. But until that time she’d be happy for the pleasure of Jake Elder’s company, and his discipline, to remind her how much he loved her.
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