Total pages in book: 47
Estimated words: 44553 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 223(@200wpm)___ 178(@250wpm)___ 149(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 44553 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 223(@200wpm)___ 178(@250wpm)___ 149(@300wpm)
“O—Okay,” she said hesitantly.
He would soften this request later, when they’d settled into the new space. “Come, Mate. Let’s take a bath.”
Rimi moaned in anticipation. “That sounds lovely.” She slid her hand into Keres and followed him into the enormous bathroom. There, the lilac carpet changed to slate gray tiles with beautiful wallpaper of purple blossom clusters in all shades.
“I can’t believe how lovely this room is. It’s a totally different vibe than the other one,” she said, glancing around. “Of course, I’m used to rocks and dark shadows.”
“Your world has changed now, Rimi. This room does have a different mood. I plan to enjoy it with you.”
Keres treasured the faint blush on her cheeks as she noticed the king-size bed. He would enjoy helping her experience luxuries. As his shaft responded to the mental picture of them tangled up together, Keres quickly finished the tour. “The toilet is through there. Would you like to use it before your bath?”
“Yes, please.” She scurried to the small room and shut the door for privacy.
The right corner of his mouth turned up in a wry smile. Rimi would have many adjustments in her life ahead. Hopefully, she would be his mate for the rest of his life. He closed the bathroom door between the bathroom and bedroom.
Turning on the water, he fine-tuned the temperature, thanking the old system of heating water that his staff had reinstalled after everything using technology had failed. He poured a small amount of bath salts into the cascading water and sniffed in appreciation of the soft scent.
“That smells heavenly. I can’t wait to get out of these clothes,” Rimi announced, dragging her shirt over her head.
“Daddy’s job,” Keres told her, pulling the material from her hand and tossing it aside.
“Daddy?” she whispered.
“Yes, Snowflake. Have you heard of Daddy Doms?”
She shook her head so rapidly, he knew she was lying.
“Lying to your Daddy will earn you a spanking.”
As if moving unintentionally, Rimi shielded her bottom with her hands.
“Come, Rimi. Let’s get you in the tub.”
He stepped forward and unzipped her low-slung jeans. Pushing them over her hips, he lowered himself to one knee to draw them down to her ankles. “Lift this foot,” he said, tapping the toe of her right sneaker.
Rimi held onto his shoulders and shifted her weight to follow his directions. In a short time, he had her shoes and pants removed. Rising to his feet, Keres deliberately brushed his body against her curves. He wanted her to get used to being touched. She’d spent too much time alone and scared.
“Good girl. Let’s get these off you,” he suggested, running his index finger under her bra strap. He removed the plain garment before trailing his fingertips over her tummy.
“I’m sorry I don’t have fancy underwear,” she whispered.
“I don’t need itchy lace to make me want you, Snowflake. However, I will be glad to collect some delicates for you if you’d like them,” he assured her.
She hesitated briefly before nodding. “I’d love to have a fancy set.”
“Then, I will make sure you have lingerie to wear.”
Rimi had missed out on so much. He would do his best to provide anything she wished to try.
When she was completely nude, Keres helped Rimi into the tub. She settled into the fragrant water with a sigh of enjoyment and lowered her eyelids to savor the warmth. His turn. Keres pulled his T-shirt over his head. The rustle of his clothing must have reached Rimi, for she opened her eyes to glance at him. He loved how her eyes widened at the sight of his bare chest. Keres unfastened his jeans and thrust them to the ground to step out of his shoes and the denim fabric.
“You’re going to join me?” she whispered.
“Of course. I don’t want you to fall asleep and slide under the water. Scoot up a bit. I’ll slip in behind you.”
Soon, he cradled her safely against his chest, loving how she relaxed against him. Her eyes closed in obvious enjoyment. A quiet sound of movement whispered through the closed door between the two rooms. As Keres had anticipated, his staff had discovered he had changed rooms. They were efficiently shifting his belongings to this bedchamber and would leave clean clothing for Rimi as well.
She sat up slightly in alarm, glancing over her shoulder toward the bathroom door. “Who’s out there?”
“My staff are simply bringing us some food and clothing. They will not come in here,” Keres promised.
“Are you sure?” she asked.
“Would you walk into a room where two dragons bathed without permission?”
She looked at him in shock before shaking her head. “No way.”
“Neither will they. Come here. I need to hold you.” Keres drew her back to his chest, loving how she wiggled against him slightly to get comfortable before softening.
“Will you teach me how to be as ferocious as you?” she whispered.