Total pages in book: 43
Estimated words: 40741 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 204(@200wpm)___ 163(@250wpm)___ 136(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 40741 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 204(@200wpm)___ 163(@250wpm)___ 136(@300wpm)
"You're looking at me that way again," Lucius murmured.
I give up!
Tassy simply didn't have it in her to keep denying the truth.
Yes, she did want to kill and kiss him at the same time—-
But because she also remembered one important truth—-
I asked for a sign, and I got it.
I got him.
And so, for better or for worse—-
"Yes, I'll be your Valentine—-"
Tassy spoke in a rush because she didn't want to give herself time to think things through.
"Yes, I understand what you were saying earlier—-"
The billionaire was visibly startled, but Tassy couldn't let herself think much of this as well, since she had one last thing to say—-
"And, um, with regard to the extended period of your, um, inactivity—-my answer is also yes. I would, um, be willing to—-"
Be your willing slave in the bedroom?
Subject myself to the expertise of your lovemaking?
"—-provide assistance in whatever manner it's required."
Chapter Four
ONE.
Two.
Three.
Four.
And boom.
Lucius could not recall seeing anything more amusing than the look on his Tassina's face when the magnitude of what she had willingly signed up for finally started sinking in.
"Relax, Tassina."
Tassy could already feel herself starting to hyperventilate. What had she just agreed to?
"What you're feeling is simply a case of cold feet, and it's totally normal."
Normal? Saying 'yes' to spending Valentine's weekend with a stranger was normal? Only someone who wasn't normal would think that!
"I'm the man you've been lusting after for years," Lucius drawled. "I understand how nerve-wracking this must be for you."
Tassy could only sputter and choke. Wow. Just wow. Did his arrogance have no limits?
Lucius watched in silent amusement as Tassina's incredibly expressive face featured one emotion after another in rapid succession. Since coming back to the cabin, he had seen her display an impressive repertoire of feelings. Shock and horror, embarrassment and guilt, dismay and shame, and then more embarrassment, and—-
Not so fast, baby girl.
Lucius recognized the moment she intended to flee, but of course, it was merely wishful thinking on her part that she could ever escape him. She was his, and soon, she would know and appreciate this for herself.
But for now—-
He allowed her to think she had escaped his lap, waiting until he saw the relief on her face...before rising to his full height and taking hold of her hand.
Tassy was about to tug free when Lucius cupped her face and gently tucked loose locks of her hair behind her ears. "There's nothing for you to worry about." He lifted her hand and pressed his lips to her knuckles. "I'll handle everything. You only have to surrender yourself to me."
Oh no.
His words seemed to weave a spell around her, and her captivity was made complete the moment she lost herself in the coppery heat of his gaze. Tassy could no longer move even when he had already let go of her hand, and she could only tremble as the billionaire slowly ran his knuckles down her cheek.
"You will not regret belonging to me. I promise you."
His sweet words made Tassy feel like she was floating, and all she could do was watch in a daze as the billionaire started packing her things like an expertly trained PA. Before she knew it, they were already on their way out of the lounge, his hand was on the small of her back, and it was only when she listened to Lucius and a woman behind the check-in counter start conversing in Mandarin that reality intruded, and Tassy started to panic.
This was wrong!
This was crazy!
This was absolutely a surefire way of getting hurt even more!
But just when she had enough sense to try pulling away, Lucius suddenly looked down, and it was like falling back into a silken trap of forbidden promises.
Why did she so badly want to be free of him again?
She honestly had a hard time remembering, and all she could do was nod as the other woman asked for her I.D.
"Thank you, Ms. Bautista." The lady handed Tassy her ID back with a smile, asking, "May I know your relationship with Mr. Young?"
Tassy blinked, but the lady continued looking at her expectantly. "Um—-" Why did this even matter? But...she had never flown with Xin Hua Air before, so maybe this was just standard procedure on their part?
"Yes, Ms. Bautista?"
Surely...it was Lucius who had to answer that?
"I'm his..."
Tassy finally looked at the billionaire. Please answer her!
But Lucius only raised a brow in return. Why don't YOU answer her?
Tassy could only sputter. Seriously?
Lucius gestured for Tassy to look behind her, and her cheeks turned red when she saw that there were already other passengers in line behind them.
Oh, fine then.
If Lucius didn't want to help her out, he only had himself to blame for whatever she had to say. Tassy lifted her chin as she turned to the other woman. "I'm his girlfriend."
Lucius wrapped an arm around her waist. "I'm glad to hear that."