Mark took his time following Jessica up the stairs—not just to give her enough space to change, but mostly to calm his raging libido. He was so turned on, he doubted he’d last long enough to make it enjoyable for her.
For a split second, he considered slipping into the guest bathroom to take the edge off. But he quickly dismissed the thought. No amount of preparation could ready him for what the night ahead promised.
Once in the bedroom, he lit the scented candles already arranged around the room, their soft glow casting flickering shadows on the walls. Then he turned down the covers, sat on the edge of the bed, and waited.
Jessica emerged from the bathroom wearing a nightshirt and a pair of gold high-heeled sandals she’d slipped on at the last minute. The heels gave her a confident, s
