Nathan didn’t even think in that direction. Even if it was a mutually pleasurable way, Nathan couldn’t accept harming Isabella on any level.
“Have you been lying awake all this time just thinking about this?” Nathan asked, pinching her chin with an amused and exasperated look.
“I was just trying to figure out how to warn you tactfully!” Isabella grumbled.
“Mrs. Carter, you gave a direct warning just now, not being any tactful about it at all,” Nathan replied.
“But did you receive my warning then?” Isabella asked, blushing.
“Yes!” Nathan nodded cooperatively, “I have received your complete warning and I will take it under serious consideration.”
“So do you agree with me?” Isabella asked again.
“Yes, I do. I don’t want to hurt you in any way. Besides, pleasure with pain? I never bou
