"Oh? I am frightened by such an empty promise," I said sardonically. But I knew that was a wrong move since challenging Valerian was inviting me to a more severe injury for certain.

He smirked, shaking his head. "Keep making such satirical remarks, Dominixe. I shall make sure that you are going to regret that." With that, he tested his belt's suppleness before reaching for my hands.

"What are you doing?" I asked, wanting to be touched already.

My longing for his touch had infiltrated my whole being. My body was already on fire right now.

"Making you feel helpless," he said huskily before he used his belt to tie...