Lissa's Lover

 "I want you. Matter of fact, I need you. I want all of you. I'm so glad you decided to give us a chance ..." In the morning, Dana opened her eyes, and looked at the space she expected Shane to be, but he wasn't there. She sat up, though feeling groggy, and looked around the room.  She moved to scoot her butt to the edge of the bed when her hand touched something that felt like a thin piece of paper. She picked it up and looked at it. There were a few words scribbled on it that were definitely Shane's handwriting. She read the words carefully, her heart pounding.  "Sweet baby, I'm so sorry I have to leave. Something's happened to my dad. My brother called. I would have told you, but didn't want to wake you. I'll call you. Please do me a favor. Pack your things and get ready by 9 o'clock. We may have to cut our visit to the villa short. I'm really sorry. I love you." Dana's heart sank. She had plans for him today. She wanted to...

"I care about you. Dana. I don't want to hurt you. You are beautiful and sweet, but I know I'm damaged." He cleared his throat again.  "I am flattered by your attraction for me. Maybe we shouldn't take this further."   Shane woke up and watched Dana sleeping. He was tempted to touch her face but didn't want to wake her. He rolled onto his right side and moved slowly to the edge of the bed to get off it.  As he sat up to rise to his feet, she stirred and opened her eyes. She smiled and stretched out her hand to touch his back. He turned around, leaned forward and kissed her hand while it rested on the bed. "Morning baby," he said with a smile. Dana smiled at him, her eyes inviting. He crawled to her and kissed her slowly. When he leaned back her eyes were closed. He touched her face. "Gonna take a shower, okay? "Okay," she replied with a whisper.