What had he been thinking of to make such a senseless deal, one that ensured he lost no matter which way it went? He had gravely miscalculated his ability to charm Gwyneth into falling in love with him—a stupid, stupid plan. Her only thought was of escape, and her only feeling toward him, disgust. Even as she rode him to her climax, she’d been imagining leaving him.She would never love him, no matter how much he loved her. He would always be an obstacle to her and her daughter’s freedom. These thoughts had broken over him in a depressing wave as he’d freed himself from the braided restraints and had torn the blindfold from his eyes.He could see that now, and it made it impossible for him to face her again. Several days had passed following their second session, and Ragnorak hadn’t been able to bring himself to visit Gwyneth or Brea. He had no idea what they were up to in the house or grounds while he went about his usual daily business. It gave him a taste of how it would be to return to his solitary life.
