Page 38 of The Rancher's Vengeful Heart

Oh.

And that was when she remembered exactly what he had said.

But I'm afraid I can't say the same.

Tassy's heart plummeted to her stomach even as she told herself that shouldn't have come as a surprise. Lucius' parents were likely concerned about how fast things had progressed between them.

"Since I find the words 'very good' inadequate."

And if Lucius had told them even just a bit about her background - or lack thereof - then of course they'd be right to wonder if she was a gold-digger—-what did he just say?

Tassy's gaze flew up to his, and the moment she saw the glint in the billionaire's eyes—-

Aaargh!

Why, oh, why did she keep forgetting the fact that he hadalreadyadmitted to deriving pleasure from being a sadist around her?

Tassy grabbed one of the fluffy little pillows behind her and threw it at Lucius, hoping to take him by surprise, but of course he had caught it handily before throwing the pillow back at her, which then hit her smack in the face.

Aaaaargh!

Lucius scooped her off the couch before she could throw another pillow at him. He tossed her on the bed, and a smirk curved over his lips when he heard his Tassina actuallygrowl.

"Y-You—-"

It was all she was able to say.

As always.

Because after that, there was no longer any chance for her to speak, with his mouth crushing hers in a ruthlessly deep kiss that demanded everything of her to be his.

Nooooo.

There was this tiniest part of her that wished she could somehow find a way to extract even just a little bit of revenge. It was just so unfair and frustrating that Lucius always ended up getting the better of her.

But...

The moment Lucius grabbed her waist, their kiss abruptly ended as she suddenly found herself flipped to her stomach—-

Too late.

She knew she was doomed the moment he started working on the pearl buttons at the back of her gown, his fingers moving with such swift efficiency that he was already gently pulling her gown down her waist before she could draw her next breath.

Aaah!

Her gown was on the floor, and all she could do was whimper when she found herself lying on her back once again, but this time she was completely naked save for a scrap of lace covering her womanhood.

Instinct had her automatically trying to shield her nakedness from the burning hunger of his coppery gaze—-

"Don't."

But as soon as she heard Lucius' fierce growl, she didn't even think twice. Her arms immediately fell back on her side, andshe realized at that moment something had completely and permanently changed between them.

She was his wife now, oh God.

And this man...

Lucius...

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