Marrying the Man in the Dark

The evidence was undeniable that he’d often looked the other way when Gwenn deliberately schemed and harmed her.

Cherise understood Damien was trying to protect her, doing what he thought was right. But as a daughter, she couldn’t bear the thought of Beckham being heartbroken.

So, she glared at Damien, eyes blazing. “So, you said you’ll take whatever punishment I throw at you. Right?”

Cherise glared, fists clenched. She took a shaky breath, then clamped down on the finger Damien had teasingly placed on her lips.

She chomped, expecting a yell, but he just met her gaze, unfazed.

Finally, when her jaw got tired, Cherise released him.

He even held out another finger playfully, “Fancy another bite? Just for balance?”

Caught off guard, Cherise blurted, “Don’t you feel anything?”

“Nope. Much prefer kisses from

at the deep teeth marks on his

hard enough to make him yelp, but this damn iron-willed man wouldn’t budge! Seeing Damien had no reaction, she misjudged her force and sank her teeth deeper

peeked up at Damien, guilt gnawing at her. “Why didn’t you yell when I chomped on

mischief. “Tough guys, don’t

his hand, blowing softly on the bite mark. “It must’ve hurt like crazy! Why didn’t

wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close. “Funny you should ask,” he murmured,

playful bite, so I braced myself. And besides…” His breath tickled her ear as he whispered, “I trust you wouldn’t do

burn. If someone sank their teeth into her finger like that, she’d be a puddle of tears! But Damien, just a chuckle and

heart ached to see Damien’s injury. “Ugh, that

barely

need to get you patched up, like, now!” She took a deep breath and added, “Oh, and bandages,

worry, and a small smile played on