Chapter 30. Rules & Punishment

You’ve got to be kidding me!

His warm breath tickled my ear and my body trembled. His face is so close to mine as he bent down to my level and placed a hand on my shoulder. My body immediately stiffened as I felt the heat of his hand on my shoulder and his eyes burning into my face.

“How should I punish a naughty girl like you?” Hayden asked, teasingly as a beautiful yet haunting smile curved his lips.

“Hayden…” I whispered his name pleadingly. This is so ridiculous.

Suddenly, his hands looped around my back while another one looped underneath my knees. In the next moment, my body was lifted into his arms. I let out a cry of shock as Hayden carried me up into his arms with ease. I started struggling against his hold and kicking my legs.

“I suggest you deal with this maturely. You’re a grown woman after all,” Hayden said to me calmly, his arms tightening their hold around me.

“Stop! Hayden!” I cried out in panic.

“I suggest that