Chapter26: Eli's Rod

*Rose* I don’t have much planned for the day. In fact, after a long soak in the tub, I intend to just sit around and read until Eli lets me know what his plans are for us tonight. I am nervous and excited. I’m glad that I’ll finally have been with all four men, but at the same time, my track record hasn’t been so great this far. Reece seemed to have had fun last night, and I appreciate the way he let me take control. But Mark and Tristan obviously were disappointments to all involved. They were disappointed in my performance, and I was disappointed in their reaction. So… what are the chances that Eli will be any better? I take my bath, get dressed in a nice sundress, and am about to settle in with my book when there’s a knock at the door. Vienna is gone, returning my lunch tray to the kitchen, so I’ll have to get the door myself. I pull the door open and see Eli standing there, a big grin on his face. “Hi?” It’s a question when it comes out of my mouth. I’m not expecting him this early