Blood Stained Collar BOOK 2 of The Collar Series #Wattys2017 ( BDSM )

CHAPTER 13

Reece caught hold of her even though she took him by surprise when she smacked into his chest.

"Hey! Are you okay?"

"Please just take me home now."

"Yes, of course."

Melanie sat in silence during the drive home. She stared out the window and instead of seeing the buildings as they passed she saw her reflection and in her mind's eye she could see Cirrus looking back at her. She sighed and a silent sob escaped her lips.

Reece stole a glance at her and his mind raced. If the doctor has said anything to upset her or hurt her in any way, I will make it my business to make sure he never lays a hand on her again.

When they arrived at Melanie's front door she struggled to find her keys at the bottom of her bag and dropped it. With all the contents scattered around her feet she cursed. Reece immediately bent down and picked everything up and returned it to her bag, holding onto the keys.

"Let me open up for you." He smiled at her as he unlocked the door and pushed it open waiting for her to go inside.

Melanie hesitated for a moment.

"Are you sure you're okay? Do you want me to come in and make you a cup of tea?"

"Please stay with me tonight."

Lost for words in that moment, Reece did not respond.

"I'm not asking for sex Reece. I just need company. I don't want to be on my own tonight."

"I never thought for one minute... Of course I'll stay."

"Thanks." Melanie smiled and walked inside.

"You go put your feet up and I'll make us a pot of tea."

While Reece busied himself in the kitchen Melanie decided to take a shower and wash away Dr Anderson's touch. She scrubbed herself down and washed her hair, feeling like she just had to get his breath out of every strand that he breathed on.

Reece found a packet of biscuits in the cupboard and set up a tray with the tea and biscuits. He put the tray down on the small side table and called out. "Tea's ready Mel."

"Thanks. Be out in a bit."

He heard her electric toothbrush going and wondered if his breath smelled fresh. Just as he was about to pour himself a cup Melanie walked out the bathroom in her dressing gown and bare feet.

"Have you seen my slippers anywhere?"

"No, sorry I haven't noticed them anywhere." Reece could not get over how young and innocent she suddenly looked. Was this the same woman he had made love to so passionately the night before? She was quite the vixen then.

"What are you staring at?"

"You. You look so young and beautiful."

Melanie felt herself blush. "Well you have seen me naked so a dressing gown should not be any surprise." She winked.

"Come sit. Tea's getting cold. I found some biscuits too. I hope that's okay?"

"Well you shared my bed, so I guess eating my biscuits is okay too." Melanie teased.

"I'm really sorry. I should never have taken advantage of you, but I honestly did not realise you were that drunk."

"Forget it, we can't turn the clock back now."

Reece smiled. "Thanks. I am glad you have forgiven me."

"I never said I have forgiven you. Just dropped it and forgotten about it."