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Rayna was kind and patient as she taught me the ropes. She was extremely smart, and I felt comfortable with her. I hoped we would be friends after spending a few hours together.
The day passed by quickly. I didn’t even realize it was quitting time until Rayne stood up.
“Alright. That’s enough for today. I’m outta here. I’ll see you tomorrow and we will continue where we left off, yeah?” She smiled at me before leaving.
I looked around. I wasn’t sure when we were supposed to go to dinner, so I continued organizing their schedules on the computer. I also took my shoes off since no one was around. My feet felt instantly better not being confined within the heels.
I was so distracted when the four men came over to the desk that at first I didn’t notice them.
“Are you ready, love?” Simon’s voice whispered in my ear, causing me to jump and clutch my chest, jerking away as flashbacks came back.
“Woah.” Elias held up his hands as I looked at them with fear in my eyes. “We didn’t mean to startle you, little one.” He knelt in front of me, taking one of my hands. “You alright? Breathe, we’re here with you and will protect you.”
I had to remember that I wasn’t back home. I was in a place with people around that wouldn’t punish me for not immediately responding right away.
“I’m sorry!” I glanced at all of them, ignoring how the scars on my face throbbed with the reminder that I didn’t react quick enough in the past. “I’m ready.”
Elias’ brows furrowed as he looked at me before glancing down and noticing my feet out of their heels. “What..?” He reached down to gently touch my right foot and pulled it up. “Alena, your feet are covered in blisters.”
I glanced down at the foot in question, finally noticing that they were pretty bad. I knew they hurt, but I hadn’t realized they’d be so bad. “It’s the new shoes.”
Simon cursed softly before kneeling next to Elias and took hold of my left foot. I was blushing again.
“It’s really not that big of a deal.” I attempted to pull my feet from their grasps, but they wouldn’t budge.
“Are you kidding? These look painful!” Xavier leaned forward to look down at them. “Julian?”
Julian looked as well and I could feel my mortification rising, along with the heat covering my face.
“Let’s take her home and call a doctor.” Julian pulled out his phone, stepping away.
“What?” Now I was getting confused as Simon and Elias stood, towering over me but not making me feel like I was going to be punished. I didn’t want them to fret over me. This was probably one of the least painful injuries I’ve ever sustained.
“We’re taking you home.” Elias bent, scooped me up into his arms as if I weighed nothing, and stood straight.
My arms went around his neck as a small meep left my lips. “I can walk! Put me down, I’m much too heavy for this.”
Elias just raised an eyebrow at me. “Does it seem like I’m straining to hold you?”
I shook my head silently.
“Just trust me, little one. You weigh less than Simon’s scrawny ass.” He smirked as Simon hit him on the back.
The scent of fresh cut grass surrounded me and I found myself nuzzling my face into his neck to get more of the smell. A soft groan escaped from him as we moved toward the private elevator with the others behind us.
“Little one, if you keep doing that, I won’t be responsible for what I do as we ride the elevator down.” Elias whispered into my ear and I froze.
My whole body went rigid, and I dared not to move. Elias laughed softly.
“Don’t worry. I can control myself.” He brushed his lips against my cheek. “Besides, our first time will be in a bed where I can look at all of you and take my time, instead of a boxed elevator.”
I looked up at him. I didn’t feel pressured. In fact, I felt safe as the others crowded into the elevator with us.
“The doctor will meet us at the house.” Julian hung up his phone as he pressed the button for the first floor.
“Charles is waiting outside with the limo.” Xavier looked up from his phone that he’d been texting on. “Should we stop and pick up food?”
“I’ll make dinner.” Simon spoke softly. His gaze met mine, and I fought the urge to brush some of his copper hair out of his eyes.
