Dorothy was at a loss for words.

Five days of rest? Since when did missed time come with a rain check? But before she could voice her protest, he was already inside, thrusting into her with a whirlwind of urgency.

At first, he was gentle, mindful of his size, but as passion took over, his control slipped. His hands gripped her waist, causing Dorothy to wince and instinctively try to escape the discomfort, only to be relentlessly pulled back beneath him.

Exhausted to begin with, Dorothy found herself breathless and powerless under his relentless pursuit until, in a fit of frustration, she sank her teeth into the flesh of his collarbone.

The pain seemed to spur him on even more, his vigor unwaning.

Dorothy spent the better part of the following day in bed, only to

croaked, her voice a raspy shadow

on you, huh? Are you sure he's supposed to be recuperating in Swevia Country?" Dorothy

when you try to stop Jeffrey, does he listen?" "No, not really." Taking a deep breath, Dorothy glanced around the hospital

keeps bringing up marriage; his folks have been asking me about it a lot. They're so earnest... it's making me seriously consider saying yes." Karen was aware of the risks

getting harder and harder for her to

got a laundry list of flaws; he's not who I pictured myself marrying. But at the same time, he's unique, and I feel like he really cares about me." Jeffrey had

returning from the Lopez Corporation, he would stay home

but he would flatly refuse, saying he needed to be with

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