Melissa's Acceptance Read Free

Rummaging in the cupboard, Luke found a toothbrush still in the packaging and placed it next to the sink.
    “Would it be all right if I used your shower please? I feel like something the cat dragged in,” Melissa scowled as she smelled her unwashed body.
    “Sure thing Mel,” Luke replied as he retrieved a towel from the second cabinet under the sink. He placed it within easy reach for her.
    “Make use of anything you need Melissa, you don't have to ask. If you can't find what you need, just give a yell,” Damian offered.
    “Thanks” Melissa replied gratefully, than closed the door when Luke left the bathroom.
    When Melissa had cleaned her hair, body and washed out her underwear and cleaned her teeth, she felt a little more like herself. She still had a thumping headache though. Once she was back in the black T-shirt which, thank goodness came to around mid thigh, she followed the sounds of the two men in the kitchen.
    Standing in the doorway she took stock of the two men. Damian looked to be the older of the two brothers and stood just over six feet with shoulder length, black hair and brown eyes. He had on tight black jeans which hugged his long muscular legs and a black T-shirt that showed off his bulging biceps; and a wide muscular chest.

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    Luke was a couple of inches taller than his brother with dark brown hair and hazel green eyes. He was wider in the shoulders than Damian with more muscle. His long muscular legs were encased in blue denim jeans and his chest was covered with a firm white T-shirt which showed some of his ripped abdomen.
    Melissa realized both the men were looking at her expectantly.
    “Sorry, what did you say?” she asked as her cheeks tinged with embarrassment for being caught ogling the handsome men.
    “Do you want something to eat and drink honey?”
    Damian asked.
    “A cup of coffee would be nice thank you.” Melissa blushed even harder at the term of endearment.
    Luke walked towards Melissa. He ran his hand down the length of her arm and grasped her small hand in his large warm palm. He led her to the table and seated her very courteously.
    “Would you like something to eat Melissa?” Luke asked as he took the chair next to hers.
    “No thank you. I'm not really hungry right now, but I could use some pain killers if you have some.”
    “Um I don't think we do sweetheart,” Luke replied regretfully.
    “Oh well, if you tell me where my purse is, I have some I can take.”
    “I'll get if for you. Stay where you are Melissa,” Luke stood quickly and left the room. Within seconds he was back with her purse and then retrieved a glass of water for her to wash the pills down.
    Damian and Luke brought mugs to the table and sat on either side of her, eying her speculatively.
    “She is so beautiful Damian. Her hair is like fire and her eyes; her eyes look like emeralds sparkling in the sun.
    And her body. I have never seen such a fragile little thing.
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    Even though she is average height for a female she so slender it looks as is a slight breeze would whisk her away,” Luke said fascinated with Melissa’s features.
    “She is absolutely gorgeous Luke. Her face reminds me of a pixie. Her eyes remind me of a cat with the tilt at the end. She is going to be one little wild cat in bed. She has so much passion behind that cool facade and flippant tongue. She is going to be such a pleasure to tame,”
    Damian smiled anticipating the moments to come.
    Melissa was starting to feel very uncomfortable having the two men staring at her. She let her eyes wander from one brother to the other until she couldn't take it anymore.
    “What? Why are you staring at me?” Melissa snapped nervously.
    “Sorry little one, we don't mean to make you feel uncomfortable, but your beauty is breathtaking,” Damian said in a low gravelly voice.
    “Oh for goodness sake, please don't lie to me.”
    “What makes you think I'm lying Melissa?” Damian asked as he watched her through narrowed eyes.
    “Well