She was so happy and carefree.“I thought that with you taking care of her and me taking care of you, she could do and be anything she wanted. I woul... make sure that she got everything she needed. You would teach her to be a better person than me. You see, I wanted to be the perfect father and that’s what fathers do. They provide for their family. They keep the wolves at bay.“Every year that she got older, I kept thinking that she was growing into an even more special person. I could see that. I reach above me for the headboard to brace myself and use as leverage to push down onto you. We’re in sync…. You thrust, I push, simultaneously, I bend my legs around you using them to pull you into me…. Faster and faster our motion is fluid, you are like a rock…. I flip to my stomach, placing my knees on either side of yours. I arch up right… you support me by wrapping your left arm around my upper torso, I feel your hand massaging my breast…. Your right arm is around my hips and you pound. Gem was the first to congratulate us on our partnering, which it appeared was now a fait accompli. A procession of well-wishers delivered a series of token gifts, with Darian conspicuous by his absence. I took everything in my stride, accepting where fate had propelled me. Whilst not in the same league as any of my previous companions, Bella was still a beautiful and much sought-after partner.Haden informed me that it would be unrealistic for us to remain within their cabin, and that it was. Go and clean yourself. Get rid of the squaddies' spunk and be back here clean and dry in ten minutes ready for your first visitor."With that he walked out of the main door, and left the Countess to go and use the bathroom.When he returned she was standing with her head bowed, willing to do anything to avoid more punishment."Come."She followed him along a different corridor until he opened a door to one side. He stood back and allowed her to go into a small bedroom. All it contained was a bed.