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"Alright," came Penny's answer which Damien couldn't help but raise his brow. Had the matter been so worrisome that she wanted him to go talk to the sister of his who had kicked and shamed her in public. Just remembering it he could feel his blood begin to boil. 

She scrambled on the bed, pus.h.i.+ng the pillow which was in the way to hear and see Damien raise his hand, "Wait," he said, scooting closer to the center of the bed, he fluffed some more pillows around him. Once he was seated comfortably, his legs stretched long on the bed without crossing them, he saw her move closer to him. One second at a time.

Penny had agreed to his deal without going through in her head what it actually was. But after processing his simple words she took in a deep breath and moved towards him. The bed was soft enough to have her knees deep into it which almost made her stumble to have Damien catch her hand. 

"I must say, I haven't seen this worst way of seducing anyone until now in my lifetime," he commented to have her throw a small glare to him, "What an angry mouse we have. Will you eat or be eaten?" he added, a blush coming to form on her cheeks. 

"Pardon me for the lack of skill, Master Damien," Damien couldn't help but chuckle. He had released her from being a slave yet she was so used to calling him 'Master Damien' which he very much enjoyed and therefore didn't bother to correct her. 

Wondering if she did something to amuse him, she stopped when both her knees stood on either side of his legs. 

"Don't worry. This master of yours is very skilled in the art of seduction. I will teach you until it has sunk deep into your bones," still holding her hand, he didn't pull her for a kiss but let her take her time. Like a fretting mouse, she looked at him, "Your quick enthusiasm makes me think that you have been wanting to kiss me. All you had to do is ask, darling. My lips are all yours."

Penny wished Damien would stop talking and let her do what she was supposed to do. His words were throwing her off the balance turning her mind dizzy. 

Damien moved forward from his leaning position, making it easier for her where she didn't have to lean forward and strain her back. She could tell that he knew exactly how his words and actions affected her. 

When he did stop talking, she could feel gooseb.u.mps forming on her skin. Silence filled up, his eyes staring up at her while she hovered in front of him. His own words invited doubt in her mind. Had she been subconsciously willing to kiss him? His sharp jaws were set firmly, his lips that were pink and sealed right now. Black disheveled hair, where one side of it fell on his forehead. 

Damien let her hand go, not knowing what to do with it, she placed it on his shoulder. Taking support she leaned forward to see his eyes lower at her lips. Unsure why it had suddenly turned hot, she gulped and breathed not wanting to faint right now. Damien would have a ball over it if she fainted right now. 

He had told her to initiate a kiss and she would do it. A kiss on the cheek! That was what Penelope was aiming for.

Marking her target, all she had to do was swoop in, leave a kiss and pull back. With that thought, Penny quickly leaned forward and pressed her lips on Damien's cheek. 

But Damien wasn't having any of her trickery. He pulled her by her hand and pressing her back towards him, he caught her lips with his in time. This time leaning forward, he had her back fall right on the bed while he was on top of her. 

She felt herself gasp with the sudden push on her back. Thankfully her back had started to heal as it had finally gotten the break it needed from the kick and push she had received. But that didn't stop the surprise and shock of Damien's unexpected movements. Before Damien even closed the gap between their lips, she saw the glint in his eyes which made her shudder. 

The amount of s.e.xual allure this man had could put the men to shame, he carried it with confidence knowing it already which only turned him that much charming. 

With her hands on either side of her as if in a raised position, he leaned forward not giving a moment of a gap for her to catch her breath. His lips moved against hers, the movements were nowhere gentle but rough and needy. One of his hands wrapped around her waist, having her back arched towards him. The other hand went to play with her reaching to her slender neck which had been bare and inviting in his eyes. 

She felt him suck and bite, each bite making her cry which followed with a sigh when he sucked and licked it. She could feel something building up, her body turning her hot with every rough movement.

He continued to kiss her, the hand on her neck trailing down to feel her collar bone which went further to touch the side of her b.r.e.a.s.t.s which made her eyes go wide. About to place her hand on his shoulder, she heard him say,

"Don't," he whispered the words to her, like a witch who had put a spell on her, Penny found it hard to move. Like she had been caught under the gaze of a predator, "Let me eat you a little today," he said making her heart slip down her chest, "Or is it that you deny acknowledging your growing attraction and feelings for me?" 

He looked at her waiting for her to speak. Penny couldn't lie that he wasn't wrong. Even if she lied, he would know because of the bond they shared between them...