Alle Kapitel von Paid in Desire: Kapitel 1 – Kapitel 5

Candice POVI had turned to leave, but with his one question, I felt my pulse begin to race. I slowly spun back to face him. "Dad and mom seem to think you're going to offer him a promotion of some sort." I hoped I wasn't doing more harm than good, but something in the way Ben had spoken to me told me there was more to tonight's dinner than my parents or I realized."There is that, but there is something else too," Ben told me. He stepped closer to me. I backed up. His grin was crooked as he reached out and touched my arm. "If my memory serves me right, you're a Junior in college, keeping costs down, living at home, saving on tuition, and all that?" His fingers trailed down to my elbow and across my forearm, while his gaze drifted to my breasts.I crossed my arms, pulled away from him, and leaned against the wall. "Do you mind?" I said, though I didn't walk away or chastise him in any other way. "I'm starting my Senior year this Fall. I'm twenty-one and will turn twenty-two a few week

Candice's POVWhen my mom walked in the door, the aroma of a well-cooked meal greeted her. She took off her coat and closed the door behind her. I looked up, just in time to see Ben step around the corner and greet her with a warm and friendly smile."Renee, a pleasure to see you again. I'm glad you arrived home safely," he said.My mom grinned and answered back, "I'm so sorry you had to wait. I do hope Candice was able to keep you entertained.""She's been a wonderful hostess. Here, let me take your coat," he said.She accepted his offer and pulled off her wet boots before following him down the hall."Well, I'll check on dinner and pour us something to drink. Rick should be home soon. The rain seems to be letting up," she said, as she made her way into the living room.Ben grinned. "Dinner is fine, really. We're just keeping it warm for you and Rick." He followed her and glanced briefly at me. I looked up from the book I was reading. The television was on, and the local news was com