I'm back guys!! I know its been a while and I'm really sorry. The reviews were amazing, however, and I wasn't going to update again, but when I saw how much wanted the next chapter, I decided to write it just now. I hope ya'll enjoy it!!

A/N: Again, this story is by Johanna Lindsey and some of the lines in the story are from her book. I just wanted to remind everyone of that and make sure some of the credit went to her. While alot of the story is from me, the plot, events, and some lines are from Johanna Lindsey.

Think twice before you touch my girl.
Come around I'll let you feel the burn.
Think twice before you touch my girl.
Come around, come around,
No more.

"Think Twice" Eve 6

Chapter 12

Nathan hadn't noticed how many of his men had watched Haley, but every time she entered the hall, their eyes went straight to her.

Nathan didn't like that. Haley was his, and the men needed to know that. He decided to have a talk with them later about this issue.

Jealousy had poured through him like no other, just as it had when he found Haley with Lucas. It was incomprehensible, the rush of pure fury he had felt at the sight of Haley undressing Lucas.

Nathan sat there, drinking his wine thirstily so that it could be filled up again. She should have come to refill it the second he was done. Where the hell was she?

"You know, you could try to be a little more stealth at hiding your feelings, "Lucas said from his spot across Nathan. "Especially if you don't want her to know about them. It's bad enough everyone else can see it; just think what would happen if she—"

"Will you shut up," Nathan growled. He still wasn't particularly happy with his friend, even though he knew the 'situation' wasn't Lucas' fault.

Lucas just laughed as Haley walked towards the table.

"What do you have, my lord?" Haley said with a smile as she lowered a tray of food and picked up his glass.

"Why are you smiling?" Nathan asked irritably.

"Oh, I'm sorry," Haley said. "What do you prefer? A frown? Scowl? Maybe fear? All you have to do is ask."

Nathan just glared at her as she walked off with his empty cup.

"So you heard yet?"

Haley jumped at Sarah's voice. "Heard what?"

"The queen bitch Peyton got fired. I don't know how you did it, but I want to sincerely thank you. I don't think there's a soul here that misses her, besides her loyal side kick Brenda, but she's nothing without Peyton now."

Haley stared at her incredulously. This hadn't been her plan, but it was a pleasant surprise. "He actually sent her away?"

Sarah just nodded with a merry look on her face.

Haley headed back for the dining hall, pondering why Nathan had sent Peyton away. It couldn't possibly have been because of herself. No, Nathan just did it to showcase his power.

"Do you want anything else, my lord?" Haley asked when she was in front of the table.

Haley was surprised to see desire flash in Nathan's eyes at the innocent question. She hadn't meant it as a provocative question, but to her astonishment, he grinned.

"Come here, Haley, and I'll see if I want anything else."

Lucas started laughing as Haley's cheek flamed a brilliant shade of red. She walked to Nathan chair, but found herself pulled into his lap.

"Why don't you give me some options," Nathan teased. "What do you think I want?"

Haley reached for the nearest platter to select an item when she felt Nathan's hand slide up her leg and between her thighs. Haley immediately jumped back as she heard Nathan's chuckle.

"You don't think I want anything, then?" Nathan whispered.

Haley reached forward again to grab his drink. Nathan's other hand fumbled through her skirts until he touched her bare thigh, and Haley felt the sudden rush of desire. She was terrified of what would happen if other people saw this.

Putting her pride aside, she leaned her face into his neck and whispered, "Please."

"I do like that word from your lips," Nathan smiled. "But how else do I know you won't just go off with another man to 'please' him. I need to teach you and the other men a lesson."

"Don't, I beg you," Haley said in his ear. She softened her voice to a husky tone as she promised, "I want you. Only you."

Haley felt the shiver that surged through him just as he pushed her off his lap. She immediately noted the lust in his eyes as she straightened herself, and when their eyes met, she felt the promise of his heat course in her veins.

"Have dinner, and then go to my room, Haley."

"Do you want a bath, my lord?" Haley asked.

"I want to find you in my bed and see how true your words are."

So I know this chapter was short but I wanted to update for you guys! Please review, and ILY all of you readers

Love,

Sadie