He shoots me a side gaze.
“I’m a virgin. All of this is new to me. What do I know about these kinky games?”
No response.
I debate on pleading my case further, but decide to remain silent for the remainder of the ride, my gaze swinging in his direction from time to time, gauging the situation. Gauging if I’m in deep shit or not.
He doesn’t grant me a glance, his focus is on the road.
Fine.
I pull down my skirt with an irritated tug and adjust it around me.
He’s back to being a brooding grump.
Great.
I sink into my seat.
I’ve pissed him off.
He’ll drop me at the hotel and dash off.
So much for him licking ice cream off mybody.
Crap.
A few minutes later, the hotel comes into view, and he’s pulling in front of it.
To my surprise, Gage cuts the ignition.
He unbuckles his seatbelt and angles his body on the seat.
I meet his eyes. They’re… blazing with heat?
He’s not pissed off?
“Fair warning,” he says.
Oh shit.
I brace myself.
“You challenged meandyou disobeyed my command.” He pauses for a heartbeat, those long lashes sweeping when he blinks. “You’re going to pay for that level of effrontery.”
Can’t we make a deal?
“I have an elevator ride to decide what kind of sweet torture I’ll submit you to.” His words are measured, calculated.
I swallow.
“One thing is certain, you’ll come screaming my name so loud, the security guards will come barging in, busting down the door to find out what the fuck I did to you.” A muscle ticks in his jaw. “Don’t poke the bear, Lily… unless you want him to come out and play…”
I’m at a loss for words.
Chapter 26
Gage