Chapter 17 But then another message came through . " Dating a good girl is exhausting . One slip and I might die . So how are you gonna make it up to me ? " She replied , " Let me think ." Downstairs , Raymond spotted a cleaning lady pulling a crystal bowl out of a trash bag . His expression darkened . Relieved , Josephine changed clothes and headed out . At Forever Jo Villa , she went straight to the master bedroom . As she pushed open the door , Raymond stepped out of the bathroom , wearing only a white towel around his waist , toweling his hair . 9 The red marks she'd left on his skin during their camping trip hadn't fully faded . Her cheeks flushed instantly . Raymond walked toward her . Chapter 17 Every inch of his body was toned and lean , legs straight and strong , radiating a raw sexual energy . The faint scent of cedar from his shower hit Josephine , stirring memories of nights that had left her flushed , damp , and aching for more . Her throat tightened . Then the memories slipped away . Raymond leaned in , his cold , handsome face just inches from hers . " You figured out how to make it up to me ? " Josephine felt cornered , thinking of the pregnancy test . She should've known he hated things getting messy . After the stunt just now , of course , he'd come home to shower . His breath was hot against her skin . She pressed her lips together , trying to stay composed . She couldn't deny that Raymond was dangerously tempting . Even now , part of her still wanted him . He tilted her chin , his touch flirty . " Good girl , why so quiet ? " His lips hovered just above hers . Chapter 17 Josephine was just too shocked to speak . If he kept going and her lie about her period fell apart , there'd be no way to cover it up . She lowered her gaze , pretending to be shy . " I don't know what to say . I'm still trying to figure it out ." Raymond leaned in and whispered something in her ear , then looked at her with that longing stare . " I want you . Say yes , babe . " His voice was soft , melting . Deep down , Josephine was burning with shame and frustration . If she were still that love - struck girl , she would've said yes . Now she avoided his eyes and buried her face in his chest , pretending to be shy . Raymond tried again , his voice low and seductive . " Come on , we've done it before . Just give me this . When your period's over , I'll make it up to you , okay ? " His fingers traced slowly along her back . Josephine remembered the times he'd wanted her even on her Chapter 17 period and how she'd given in . He always gave back the way only he could . It had only been two days , and with her lie about her period , but Raymond seemed to want her even more . Her mind was a mess . If Raymond pushed harder , she'd give in . But she needed her lie to hold , so she could stay close long enough to get the sex tapes . Raymond cupped her face , his gaze burning with want and something softer . He pressed his forehead to hers and kissed her gently , as if trying to melt away her hesitation . Between kisses , he murmured , " Babe , yes ? " Raymond's kiss deepened . Josephine was barely holding it together . Two years with him had her body reacting instantly - already wet . Everything felt right , yet everything was slipping out of her control . " Jo ... " he murmured , his body warm and taut against her . Every bit of it screamed danger . Chapter 17 Whenever he said her name like that , she'd melt and give him everything without hesitation . But not this time . " Monty , not today ! " She caught his wandering hands . Her blouse had come undone , hanging off her shoulders , pale skin exposed . He paused , then said softly , " Look at you , all flustered . Okay , I won't push . But you owe me a kiss ." Compared to what he'd wanted , a kiss felt like mercy . Josephine rose on her toes and kissed his lips .