Right, like that's going to work in one of my dreams. Suddenly I was on the other side and the pillow she was trying to bury her face in was my chest....I hugged her tightly to me and continued stroking her hair. When she realized what I had done she tried to pull away again."Stop that," I said. "Do I have to tie you up again?" Let me go. How can you even want to touch me?" Why wouldn't I want to touch you, Angela? I love you. Of course I want to touch you. I thought you liked me touching you.". “The housekeeper tells me that she thinks you will make a good maid,” he begins.Amy smiles hopefully. Sir Edward continues, “However, I am not certain that you can do the work.”He pauses, watching the disappointment on her face. “But I am prepared to take you on for a trial period. However, if you fail to carry out your duties satisfactorily, I will spank you on your bottom.”He lets that sink in, watching her blush once more. “You must decide.”She's about to speak but Sir Edward adds,. The potential for more is what makes it thrilling."Harold smiled. "Well, I am not offended." Perhaps you should be. I know how an officer's reputation is largely that of his friends. I like you too much, Harold, to put you into further danger." Let me be the judge of that."Reginald, after many years of command, was not used to being contradicted."Dash it all, don't you go all noble and gentlemanly. Young man, it's simply not worth it. A whiff of scandal with me could end your career before it. Carter slid his palm along her calf, savoring its musculature.“Carter — I want to lie down,” she said.“Okay ... let’s do this...” He stripped to his boxers and then turned back the covers on her bed. Carter stacked pillows against the headboard and lay, sitting up with his back against them. Valerie sat between his thighs and leaned against his chest. He slipped his arms around her waist and began kissing the base of her neck.“Mmm ... I like how this feels,” she purred. “Carter — I need it slow.