Chapter 48: Rayne.

I cannot help but swoon a little at his newly revealed caring side, but I try to remain professional.

“Hmm, successful, but I think if what happened today is going to be the new norm, or even a fraction of that, then I need to increase my fitness because wow today has really kicked my ass.”

He chuckles and walks fully into the room, closing the door and coming to stand directly behind me.

“I will try to control myself; I don’t want to burn you out. Although, maybe we can get you a second in command to take a little pressure off you and give you a little more, free time.”

“Ohoho, I know what you mean by free time, and it don’t foresee myself getting much rest if you have anything to say in the matter.”

I raise one eyebrow at him, but he merely raised his hands in mock surrender.

“It was just a suggestion baby. Anyway, I missed you.”

He caresses my cheek with the backs of his knuckles encouraging a sigh to escape my lips at his g