---- He was home.

Finally.

He doesn't remember how long he just stayed there, hovering over her frame and staring at her, unless her arms wrap around his frame and she presses her face in his neck.

He stills.

Was she hugging him? And that's when he felt that touch.

Her soft fingers caressing the rugged blood dried marks on his back.

Did it hurt a lot, Master? Vincenzos body goes stiff.

She should be worried about her punishment but all she cared about was him.noveldrama

If he was hurt.

No one has ever asked him that.

Not when the bullies kicked him and left him to die on the side of the road Not when Gerald experimented on her and made him ---- this monster.

No one ever cared.

But she did.

No little one.

A few whips cant hurt me.

Then what can? Tlis eyes steer to hers and he sees something shift in those red orbs.

Is she capable of feeling regret? No.

It s the most complex of emotions.

He was sure he was mistaken Why was she asking him this? Yet still, without giving it much thought.

Te decided to answer her.

At least one person in this world should know the truth Caressing her jaw, with his thumb, he looks into her eyes to answer truthfully.

You can, little one.

Her eyes widen for a fraction of a second and he see her pretty lips opening to gasp.

---- this monster.

No one ever cared.

But she did.

No little one.

A few whips cant hurt me.

Then what can? Tlis eyes steer to hers and he sees something shift in those red orbs.

Is she capable of feeling regret? No.

It s the most complex of emotions.

He was sure he was mistaken Why was she asking him this? Yet still, without giving it much thought.

Te decided to answer her.

At least one person in this world should know the truth Caressing her jaw, with his thumb, he looks into her eyes to answer truthfully.

You can, little one.

Her eyes widen for a fraction of a second and he see her pretty lips opening to gasp.

---- Mee He nods.

Lowering his mouth to her lips Do you know which ones are the best kisses.

The ones where the lips dont touch.

Where he can feel her breath and she can feel his.

Where they are too imagining how their lips would feel pressed against each other, but they are not touching clos She bites her own lips in anxiousness.

And he smirk.

T don't understand- Tler crimson eyes were clueless and he decided to clear the haze.

Soon.

You will.

But as for now? Are you trying to distract me from your punishment? Her eyes widen and then she looks away.

T wouldn't dare Master.

He smirks.

Good girl.

Now lets taste my reward and your punishment.