Chapter 144

_Chase’s POV_

As I held Elodie close, my guilt threatened to eat at me. She had said it was okay, enjoyed it even, but it didn’t pacify me. I had lost control, taking out my frustration on her. Her body was still trembling from the intensity of our passion.

She even had a slight limp and winced each time she had to use the bathroom, and her ass cheeks were bright red from spanking her.

For some reason, looking at it got me painfully hard.

"Elodie, I'm so sorry," I whispered, my lips brushing against her ear. "I was so rough on you and….”

I trailed off and released a deep breath. “I shouldn't have—"

Her fingers pressed against my lips, silencing me.

"It's okay, babe," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I wanted it. I needed it."

I searched her eyes, seeking reassurance. She smiled, and I felt a fraction of my guilt dissipate.

We lay there, reveling in the warmth of our naked bodies, the scent of sweat and sex hanging heavy in the air. I traced the contours of her face, my thu