Chapter 234. Kiss on the Cheek

Chantel Raven

I don't want to, but if it meant stopping the suffering, I'd do it. But I can't. Lexcis will understand, but this will crush him. I cannot do it to either him or myself.

"What about a kiss on the cheek?" I cannot believe I am bargaining with him. I loathe myself, but I despise him much more.

"Are you joking, woman?" He laughs, twirling a strand of his hair.

However, he notices that I'm in agony and, in his twisted way, cares. Leaning in, he raises an eyebrow, "Okay, and a good, thorough kiss. It does not have to be long, but it must be a genuine kiss." He smirks, adding, "That's it."

"I can't do it." My voice is barely a whisper. I refuse, but it does not matter.

"This is going to be entertaining for them to watch, right?" He turns to the recorder and says, "It feels amazing to have my wife back. How terrible that you won't be able to