Chapter 269

He kissed her, careful not to muss her makeup or hair, and then put his arm around her waist as they walked down the block to the restaurant. She was practically vibrating beside him and it delighted him more than he could say. She always responded so beautifully when he pushed her a little outside her comfort zone. It was almost like she wanted to do these things, but needed someone to give her permission before she could do it. He planned to reward her for her obedience. The restaurant was dark, lit only by the small battery-operated tea-light candles on each table. It was an expensive place hinted at by the soft classical music that played, the haughtiness of the maître d', and the pretentious list of wines he was handed when they were shown to their table. He didn’t mind the cost, especially when the table they were shown was in the back corner with booth seating and away from prying eyes. He especially didn’t mind when Lisa politely excused herself, her cheeks rosy with arousal as