Chapter 70

Just the mere mention of the word "punishment" sent a familiar sensation coursing through Dahlia's stomach. His words left her momentarily speechless, a silence she found oddly comforting.
"Isn't that what you desired?" Xavier asked, a crooked, stoic smile gracing his lips. The warmth of his breath lingered enticingly over her own as he gazed down at her.
No matter what form of discipline Xavier aimed to impose on her, she knew it would ignite a fire within her, whether it was deemed a punishment or not. "Yes," she replied, despite the rising tide of panic swelling inside her.