chapter42 Chance encounter with an old friend

Scarlett leaned against his chest, staring into his eyes, which struggled to contain desire, and said softly, "Because... I... this... ain't right."

"What ain't right? Plenty of folks do it during the day. I love you, you love me, why can't we be close?"

"I just ain't in the mood during the day. Asher, could you please get up first? It's better when we're both into it." Scarlett still resisted the idea of doing such things with him when she was fully awake. She didn't want to see herself naked and tangled up with the man who controlled her, especially in broad daylight.

Asher suddenly sat up, lips pressed tight, a hint of sadness on his face. He sat quietly for a moment, then turned to Scarlett, his eyes fixed on hers. "Scarlett, do you really like me?"