Lee's POV

When she thanked me for simply holding her in her sleep I felt angry. I never wanted her to thank me for such things. This was something I wanted to do for her for the rest of her life. It seemed she had lost the strength she had all due to the trauma she went through.

My phone rang as Alexander's name appeared.
"How is she?" He asked getting straight to the point.
"She had a rough night. But we managed to calm her down. I hear you let your emotions get the best of you," I stated.
"I don't know what came over me. I hate seeing her in this weakened state," he said.
"One thing you should understand is your sister only trusts a few men right now. Especially after what she went through. One thing I'm grateful for is that she hasn't shut everyone out, she is talking. I am not taking advantage of the situation but know this, I can assure you without a doubt that she will be well taken care of by my staff and I," I stated.
"Very well King," Alexander said before hanging up.

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Finishing work early he stopped his driver as they passed by a flower shop only to see a gift shop. He smirked as he selected a large teddy bear buying it along with a bouquet of pink peonies. He knew he looked odd holding the staffed animal but he cared not.
Heading home he walked into the house holding the gifts. Rushing to his room he found it empty depositing the stuffed animal on the bed.

"Where is she?" He growled asking a maid who informed him she was in the garden.
He stepped out back and saw her bent over smelling the flowers. Walking towards her he held the flowers behind him making sure to not disturb her as he took in her appearance.
"Hi," he said startling her as she looked in his direction startled.
"Leroy," she whispered as he closed his eyes feeling like it was the first time he had heard her say his name.
"These are for you," he said after clearing his throat.
"Thank you," she said with a frown.
"What did I do?" He asked.

"I hate pink," she said looking at him as he looked at her his jaw-dropping.
"I. Well, I. I didn't know that," he stuttered colour flooding to his cheeks watching a hint of a smile appear on her face. Holding out his hand she placed hers in his as he turned them in the direction of the house making sure to walk at a suitable pace for her.

"How was your day?" He asked her.
"It was peaceful," she said.
"I do hope you are not implying that I took away the peace by my arrival," he said with a twinkle in his eyes as he reached for her flowers to carry them.
"Of course not," she said stopping in her tracks looking up at him.
"Relax love, I am but just teasing you," he said looking at her tenderly.
She visibly relaxed letting out a chuckle as they reached the house.
"How long will you accommodate me for?" She asked him.
"As long as you need to recuperate," he said as she nodded her head acknowledging the information.

Stopping his butler Fabiano he asked him to set up their dinner in his room just as his brother appeared.
"My my, what lovely flowers brother," Lance said as his brother looked at the bouquet in his hand.
"What do you want here?" He said as Lance smirked.
"Well I thought to stop by and say hello to our guest," he said turning to her.

With a bow, he greeted her comically making her chuckle wondering how they were so different.

Calling in his butler he advised him to serve dinner in the dining.  Watching his brother walk towards the bar he shook his head rattling about his boring day making her chuckle.
"There is a gift for you I left upstairs," he murmured.
She looked at him in question noticing his cheeks flooded with colour making her look at him in surprise.
"Thank you. I am sure I will love whatever is it you got me," she said with a smile as he took her hand in his leading her to the living room. Helping her take her seat he went to get the remote switching on the television and settling on the same seat as her.
A few minutes later his brother came in and took the liberty of sitting beside her making her shift closer to Lee.
"Seriously?" Lee said looking at Lance who wore a smirk.
Just before he could say anything Fabiano walked in announcing dinner.

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"So Lexi, when are you going to see the shrink?" Lance blurted out as they had their dinner.
She froze looking up at him from her plate.
"I beg your pardon?" She said setting her utensils down.
"Why did you have to open your big mouth," she heard Lee whisper to himself as he gave his brother a glare.
"Oh-oh. You haven't told her," Lance said looking flustered.
"No he hasn't," she said in a voice laced with venom.

"Lexi. I meant to talk to you about seeing a doctor," Lee said.
"Do I look like I need help? I am perfectly capable of taking care of myself thank you," she said placing her napkin on the table before rising from her seat as they both quickly rose from their seats. "Gentlemen," She said in anger before leaving the room.

"Forgiven me," Lance said just as Lee raised his hand to silence him.
"I just lost my appetite," he said standing up as well. "You know the way out," he said walking away from his brother.

"Lexi can we talk," she heard as he knocked on the door. "I am a very patient man when I want to my dear," he said with a hint of anger.
He stood by the door for a full hour before hearing the key turn.
He walking into the room finding her in a robe as she looked ready for bed.
"I made reservations for you to see a doctor friend of mine. You can go in and see her whenever you are ready. I did this because I need you to heal. I need you to make men tremble when you walk into a room. I need you to be stronger than before and for your name to become a whisper upon people's lips," he said. "I will not apologize for this. Not when I know it's good for you," he said moving towards her.

"Look at me," he said in a clear tone as she looked on the floor.
Tilting her head up he saw tears running down her cheeks.
"I don't want to go alone," she choked out as he pulled her into his arms.
He held her close as she cried into his chest finally finding some release. He realized she had been blocking all the pain and trying to move on but at night she has no control over her dreams.

Lifting her into his arms he carried her to the bed.
"I have ruined your shirt," she said still crying as he shook his head dismissing her statement.
"It will be washed," he stated as he pulled the covers over her.

"Please don't go," she whispered as he moved away from the bed.
Laying on top of the covers he gathered her into his arms.
"I'll inform your brother to come sit with you for your sessions whenever you are ready," he said after a few minutes of silence.
"No!" She said moving to look at him. "I want you," she said fear evident in her eyes.
"I will have my schedule cleared," he said his eyes turning darker as he brought his hand to her neck feeling her soft natural curls.

She looked at him seeing the brown in his eyes turn a shade darker. Slowly leaning towards each other she felt his warm breath against her skin as his other hand ran down her back to her waist. She watched as his lips parted slightly making her freeze as she took a deep breath. If she moved slightly their lips would touch and she knew it would be her undoing. She was attracted to the man after all despite her current predicament.

"You can leave when I fall asleep," she said seeing disappointment wash over his face too afraid of the emotions she saw.
"Sleep," he said in a deep voice before placing his lips on her forehead.

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"You were supposed to leave," she murmured the following morning.
"How could I?" He said in question pointing at her hand that was gripping his shirt.
She slowly uncurled her hand releasing his shirt. "You slept soundly," he stated as he brushed his fingers against her cheek.
"Surprisingly I did," she said in surprise.
"I guess we both know who chases your nightmares away," he said with a smirk before kissing her forehead and getting off the bed before she could say anything.

"Go shower and come down for breakfast," he said as he stood by the door.
She looked at him in question with a hint of defiance. "I don't like waiting for too long," he said closing the door.

She smirked knowing he was going to wait for an hour. She did not take orders. She gave the orders. No matter what she was going through.

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The door swung open as he stood looking at her anger the only emotion she could read on his face.
"I thought I told you I hate waiting," he said in a voice that could freeze hell but she just looked at him as though he hadn't said anything.

"I am not keen on taking orders from a man. Any man for that matter. Do not take advantage of the fact that I only feel secure around you Lee. I can send for my plane and leave this very minute. But I am too smart for such theatrics because I need your help to fix myself. Besides, you did say you were a patient man. What happened to that?" She said as she closed her laptop having gone through all the work emails being forwarded to her.

"I don't understand you woman. One minute you act strong then next minute you act broken," he said in frustration as he shoved his hands into his pockets.
She bit her lip taking in his appearance. He seemed to not be aware of how devastating he looked when he was angry as she contemplated on her next move.
"See Lee that's your problem," she said walking towards him.
He looked at the jeans that hugged her figure not hiding her curves. The boots she had on gave her some height but he still towered over her as she smirked looking at him.
"You don't have to understand me," she whispered standing in front of him as her hands went around his neck leaning towards him.

"I want to do something but promise me one thing," she whispered into his ear.
"What?" He said with a hint of anger.
"No touching or else I will stop," she said before connecting her lips with his before he could even utter a word.

The kiss they shared was like finally coming home after a long time away. Leaning down a little to accommodate her she pulled on his hair hearing him groan as she took his bottom lip between her lips. He surrendered to her ministrations as he felt himself harden just from her lips. Asking for permission she parted her lips allowing him to taste her thoroughly as she moaned in pleasure. Removing his hands from his pockets he stopped himself before laying them on her waist and rather chose to hold onto the door frame. He felt something wet on his lips tasting salt just as she pulled back catching her breath.

He looked at her before turning away from her as tears ran down her cheeks.
"What the f**k have you done to me?" He growled before turning to look at her.
She looked at him in confusion as he took a step towards her shutting the door.
"Lee," She said fear evident as he moved closer towards her.
She had seen the hint of desire every time he was around her but the look he had was something she hadn't seen before. Her back came into contact with a chair before she could react he had her in his arms as he sat down holding her on his lap so she would not escape.
She sat straddling him as he took her hand bringing it to his lips planting a tender kiss moving towards her neck.
She gasped feeling his teeth bruising her skin before he took her lips kissing her just as she had done him. Pulling apart to catch their breath she looked at him running her hands through his hair.
"I'm sorry for keeping you waiting," she said looking down at him.
"Hmmm," he groaned against her ear. "Apology accepted," he whispered as she rose to her feet.

He kept on sitting watching her go to the bathroom to straighten up.

Walking out of the house he put on his shades hiding his eyes from the glare of the sun. A few minutes passed before she stepped out of the house. He could see him men looking at her in admiration as he held out his hand to help her into the car.
"It seems my men are ready to take a bullet for you," he said turning to look outside a tad bit jealous.
"I believe that's a good thing," she said as her bodyguard got into the car sitting with the driver. "Take me to the doctor," she said as he looked at her seeing her mind was made up.