Claire's POV Lucius's kiss was overbearing and powerful, as if it was not only a kiss, but also a form of punishment. I felt pain and suffocation, my body struggling against his supernatural strength. Although anger coursed through me, there was nothing I could do but let him continue to kiss me... Until the sound of a conversation drifted in from outside. "Mr. Winter, you're back?" secretary Zoe greeted him. "Zoe, is Mr. Watson inside?" That was Klein's voice. "Yes, Claire is inside as well," Zoe replied. "Well..." The voices outside made my heart race with fear. I didn't want others to see me kissing Lucius, especially not here at Klein & Partners where I worked. I didn't need more rumors spreading about me like before. However, Lucius didn't let go right awa

