“This place is amazing,” Anna said, following close behind him.

Landon smiled as she took in the house. He’d worked hard to make this place what it was … a family home. Every single piece of furniture, the decoration, it had all been with one thing in mind, for his wife and children. His patience had finally paid off with her reaction. He knew there was a chance that if she wasn’t happy with him they could get a divorce.

The website had been strict in the rules that bound them. If at any time they wanted out of the contract, they could. There was no law that forced them together. He didn’t intend for there to be a divorce. Not that he considered himself a holy religious person but he didn’t believe in divorce. He believed they could make this work. “I’m glad you think so.”

“I can see why you don’t want to leave this place. It’s … there are no words.”

He didn’t say anything and went up the spiral staircase heading toward her room. For the past couple of months, he’d been decorating her space. Soon, he hoped for her to share his room and his bed.

At first, he intended for her to sleep with him but then he felt with time, she’d be ready. She seemed a little skittish around him, and he wanted to ease her into this. If he didn’t know the signs of an aroused woman he’d have been worried. He noticed how her nipples always hardened, and her breathing deepened. She also had this look as if she wanted him to kiss her. When he’d kissed her at the reception it had been a brush of lips, nothing deeper. In time he’d change this room to a nursery for their children. All in good time though. He had everything planned out.

All of his life he’d planned everything, and nothing took him by surprise.

Putting her belongings on the bed, he turned toward her. “My room is through there.” He pointed at one of the doors. He’d been tempted to put her across the hall, give her some space at first, but he’d not wanted her to be away from him. They were new, and he wanted the chance to be close to her every single chance he got.

“Oh. This isn’t your room?”

“No. You wanted adjustment, and here you go. This is your room. If you need me, just give me a knock or enter, and I’ll help any way that I can.” Glancing down at her full body, he could think of many instances of what he could help her with. He wondered if she’d ever come to him naked, desperate for him. He quickly pushed the thought aside as he didn’t want to think of her bared. His cock began to thicken at just the thought of seeing her without clothes.

“Thank you.”

“This is your closet,” he said, going to the door on the opposite wall. Opening it up, he flicked the light on and grabbed the present he had for her. “And this is for you.” He held the small box out for her to take, which she did with a frown.

“You didn’t have to give me anything. You’ve done more than enough.”

“I like giving gifts.”

He waited as she opened it.

It was just a necklace with a diamond heart. The moment he’d seen it in the city a few weeks ago, he knew it would look good on her.

“Landon, it’s so beautiful. You didn’t have to. Thank you.”

“I wanted to. You’re going to have to get used to gifts. I do like to give.” He took the box from her, removing the necklace, and moving behind her. “May I?”

She smiled and nodded. She lifted her hair up. “Of course.”

His fingers touched her neck and he was sure he heard her gasp. He locked the clasp and released the necklace. Placing a kiss at her neck, he quickly stepped away, not wanting to make her uncomfortable. Of course it was the opposite of what he wanted to do.

She touched the heart. “Thank you. It’s beautiful.”

“I’ll leave you to unpack, and I’ll grab the rest of your bags.” He made his way downstairs to grab her last few things.

He made the trek back up to her room with the last of her cases. The door was open, and he walked in.

“Is this all you have?” he asked, looking at the few suitcases.

“Yeah, I’ve never been one to go shopping. Just a few clothes, some pictures, and a few bits that I bought for my apartment. Most of the furniture came with the apartment, and anything I had that wasn’t necessary to bring I just put in a small storage facility. I figured I didn’t need much.”

He watched as she placed her clothes in the closet.

Landon was so used to doing stuff that he didn’t like standing around. Opening up one of the cases, he flicked the lid back, and stared at really nice lingerie.

She rushed toward him, and closed it. “I, erm, I.”

“I’m your husband, Anna.”

Her cheeks were a delightful shade of red. “I-I went shopping. I wanted to buy some nice things. All of my old stuff was grey and horrible.”

He stroked her cheek. “You’ll never have to worry about that again. I like you having nice things. If you ever want anything, let me know.” He’d seen a beautiful red lacy set that looked so soft. He couldn’t wait to see her in that, but wait he would. “I’ll go and make you some lunch.”

Leaving the bedroom, he breathed out a sigh of relief. His cock was so fucking hard, but he didn’t want to pressure her. He knew without a doubt that with a few touches he’d have her naked and underneath him begging for his dick. Afterward would be a whole other problem though. He didn’t want her to regret belonging to him.

One step at a time, but he was a patient man.

Entering the kitchen, he grabbed some of the ingredients for lunch, and began to make them both a sandwich. The first day with her in his house, and everything was going well. Now, he just needed to get his dick under control, and all would be fine.