Chapter 55

FEYRE

Damien's words made me smile.

I rolled my eyes, tension that I didn't even know formed, loosening in my stomach.

"I wasn't checking you out, don't get all smug now." I try to match his light tone.

He laughs, throwing his head back. I feel relieved that he doesn't seem to hold what happened yesterday against me.

"How is your face?"

I clear my throat a little, watching him more now. He inclines his head to the side.

"What do you think?" he asks but before I can think of what to say, he laughs again. "I'm good. Heard this gives me a more rugged edge and that is what I've been finding. I was once told I was too handsome to be a playboy."

A laugh bursts from my throat before I can think to stop it.

"Apparently, being good in bed doesn't cut it anymore. I need to look like a streetfighter."

He looks honestly offended that I find myself laughing. The expression on his face is comedy gold right now.

"Seriously?" he groa