Patrick’s POV
When my mother decided for us that Lexie would stay, I felt strangely comfortable. I still didn't know what I was feeling. I knew I was letting myself be seduced, but I still didn't know exactly what I was experiencing. But having her stay there in my house felt so right. However, Lexie knew how I felt, and she wasn't comfortable staying before I had fallen in love with her. While I found my mother's idea comforting, the thought of Lexie leaving bothered me.
Of course, feeling uncomfortable, she went to take refuge in the kitchen. I knew that little head of hers would be spinning, searching for a solution, but as far as I was concerned, the matter was already more than settled. Then I remembered the ice cream and caramel sauce that I'd asked Wanda to add to the shopping list after she'd been at my house the first time. They were her favorites - pistachio ice cream and caramel sauce - but even that didn't help her relax. So I kissed her, and she surrendered completely. She
