Chapter 23

In the meantime, the house he was in wasn’t so bad, the place was painted, the furniture masculine and cozy. It even had a fireplace under the television. The kitchen had all new appliances and tile countertops. If it were his, he’d prefer granite, but you take what you can get. I could bring someone over there. There’s nothing to be ashamed of in that house. It’s small but well looked after. I’ll have to ask Bear about a cleaning service since I will be spending so much time at the club.

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Johnny saw Caden come down the stairs and he was waiting for him at the front desk.

Caden greeted him with a brief kiss on the lips. “I don’t plan an intense scene tonight because I feel we should get to know one another before we go deep.”

Johnny inclined his head. “Yes, Sir. I agree.” He’s thinking about my welfare and comfort. That gives him a point in the plus column.

“What are your safe words?” Caden asked as they walked the corridor to the elevator and the second floor rooms.