Chapter 33. Not Part of the Plan

Jane’s pulse fluttered rapidly, what he was referring to wasn’t possible now.

“As long as you comply with the treatment, you’ll be back to normal one day”, she assured him

“And then? Will you be willing to give yourself over to me?”

“…As long as you recover first”, she replied, hoping it could encourage him.

Fire swelled in Ethan, sending his loins alight with anticipation. He kissed her forehead before throwing the sheets over them. The weather was cool despite it being the summer and he didn’t want her gaze wandering to his lower body.

Jane helped tuck him in, “I’ll never leave you, dear”, she promised, smiling.

Ethan wrapped his arms around her and whispered, “Goodnight Jane”.

Silly, precious girl. If only she could stay with him forever with her warmth to ward off the chill of his loneliness.

Jane gave no reply. Within minutes, she was asleep, so quickly it made him jealous. He kissed her forehead and left the room only to