Chapter 222: Crossing another line (part 3)

He stood up, a sudden surge of anger evident in his posture.

"Don't ever say that again."

Refusing to back down, she rose to her feet and glared defiantly up at him.

"You. Are. A. Deceiver." Her tongue wrapped around each word. "You claim you didn't believe I was considering another man's proposal, yet you were consumed by jealousy!"

He scooped her up with one hand, holding her firmly, and lifted her over his shoulder as she struggled, kicking and clawing.

"Put me down!"

She was appalled when she felt the stinging sensation of a smack that she received on her uncovered behind. Next thing she knew, she was pinned to her own bed by him.

"Jealous, you said?" He questioned, both of their chests heaving. "I am consumed by jealousy... So jealous... I envy even the fabric that surrounds you."