Chapter 22

A tingling spread by the touch of his lips against my nose, in a gesture that was very reminiscent of the caress that is done in small animals, like rabbits. When he smiled, he walked away.

"You look for what you don't want to find. "His expression softened, giving him that dark and sensual depth. "Can you imagine how your temperament can drive a Gift crazy?

"In a good or bad way? "I questioned.

"Botts," he said, leaving one hand to fall on my shoulder, lightly pushing my hair away. The heat had stirred up a sequence of goosebumps, and the reddish tone was almost like a flame against the mere light. "There are so many ways to punish her for her sharp tongue. "My smile faded little by little, and the confusion still covered my skin when he threw me a smile on the side. "Maybe giving something to occupy your tongue and lips can be a good way to keep it under discipline.

I wasn't naive enough to think he was referring to a kiss, so I was unable to control my malicious