Josie was taken aback, instinctively pressing her hands against his chest in surprise. “What?”

As they moved closer, their proximity almost led to their bodies touching. Dexter then raised his hand, proceeding to fasten the strap tied around her ankles.

His gentle touch sent Josie’s heart racing. As she sighed, a fleeting look of disappointment crossed Dexter’s features. “Thank you…”

Another thank you.

Dexter released a quiet sigh, taking off his glasses and absentmindedly drumming his fingers against her hand. “They’re quite red,” he observed.

Josie noticed, seeing that it was fairly common for the skin to become reddened and irritated from prolonged high heel wear.

Unbeknownst to her, Dexter was captivated by the sight, his yearning for her intensifying by the moment, reminiscent of a predator poised to strike.

However, his next action was to simply retrieve a pair of band-aids from the front seat, offering a practical solution rather than acting on his impulses.

The silence that enveloped them felt heavy, prompting Josie to inquire, “What was the discussion with the Olsen family about?”

a trade secret, typically not disclosed to

was reluctant to acknowledge it was her family they were

her a sidelong glance, continuing his task. “But to my family,

“Our agreement for a hundred days isn’t up yet. Doesn’t that temporarily place me

response was quick

conclusion of the project. What

“I wouldn’t do that!”

more intense. “Would you be interested in extending our arrangement until the completion

moment to understand his implication, then hesitated, “Well, that depends on the duration of the

was firm. “It’s a risk- free proposition. Only benefits,

then that Josie realized her leg was still resting

leave. “I promised them I’d be back in ten minutes.

pulled her back. His hand found its way to the back of her head, gently pulling her in

a tender kiss,

tried to push

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