He Came Smiling: A Dark Romance Thriller by Maggie Carpenter

Author:Maggie Carpenter [Carpenter, Maggie & Carpenter, Maggie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-08-02T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

Abby was on Cloud Nine. The man of her dreams had unexpectedly landed in her life and swept her off her feet. He was wealthy, handsome, strict and sexy. There was only one thing she found disconcerting.

She had to say she wanted him for his money.

It made her uncomfortable, but she wasn’t sure why, and she wanted to tell Troy to see what he thought, but he hadn’t called her back. Running a brush through her long blonde hair, she wondered if his offer of support had been meaningless and he was only being polite. Sighing, she turned her attention to her reflection in the tall, oval, mirror.

She was pleased with her choice.

A red skirt with a cream cotton blouse, black hose and pumps.

The doorbell made her jump.

The taxi had arrived.

Grabbing her phone and dropping it into her purse, she picked up her coat from the bed and ran to the door.

“Evening, Miss,” the taxi driver said with a smile as she stepped outside.

The rain had turned to a steady drizzle, and she hastily pulled on her coat, but the short lane that led to the curb was slippery and she had to walk slowly. By the time she reached the car her hair was damp. As the taxi moved through the slick, wet streets, the fluttering butterflies in her stomach refused to settle. By the time it pulled in front of the imposing two-story Tudor house, she was almost shaking with anticipation. The porch light was on, and when the taxi stopped, Connor opened the door, waiting while the driver helped her from the car and escorted her up the steps.

“Thank you,” Connor with a smile, handing the drive a $20 tip.

“Thank you, Sir,” the driver replied, then hurried through the wet drizzle back to his car.

“You’re wet,” Connor remarked as she moved past him into the foyer, her heels clipping on the hardwood floors. “I like high-heels, but remove your shoes. You’re tracking in water and dirt.”

“I’m terribly sorry,” she exclaimed, hastily kicking them off.

“I might have you clean the floors after dinner. That will ensure the lesson is learned.”

“Whatever pleases you, Sir.”

His strong, intimidating demeanor made her feel weak, and she had an unexpected desire to drop to her knees in front of him.

“Take off your coat,” he said, his voice suddenly tender and his stern manner vanishing as quickly as it had appeared. As she slipped it off, he took it from her hands, hung it in the hall closet, then opened his arms. “Now come here.”

Her heart pounding, and feeling oddly emotional, she stepped up to him and leaned into his body.

“First, I shall spank you,” he declared, holding her tightly.

“Whatever pleases you, Sir.”

“Spanking you will always please me,” he said, releasing her. “Follow me.”

Leading her down the hallway and through the dining room, he entered the large, gourmet kitchen.

“Your house is so big, Sir.”

“And you will see all of it,” he promised, pulling a long piece of nylon cord from his pocket. “Wrists.”

“What?” she asked, surprised by the request.

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