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?”

prefer kisses from my wifey,

on his finger, she felt a pang of guilt.

damn iron-willed man wouldn’t

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

his eyes filled with mischief. “Tough guys, don’t cry, my dear. Not for a little love

sound! Even just a groan or something,” she whined, cradled his hand, blowing softly on the bite mark. “It must’ve hurt like crazy!

pulling her close. “Funny you should ask,” he murmured, his voice sending shivers down her

I braced myself. And besides…” His breath tickled her ear as he whispered, “I

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

see Damien’s injury. “Ugh, that

“Nah, barely feels a

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

smile played on his lips.