"Let her learn her lesson on her own! Otherwise, she'll start thinking everyone is as protective of her as I am. The whole hospital incident was her fault, yet now she's playing the victim for sympathy. Celeste, you're just too soft-hearted."
As Damien spoke, he brushed his thumb gently over Celeste's lips with a look of affection.
Celeste narrowed her eyes and teasingly licked the tip of his finger, grinning like a cat that had just stolen cream.
Her little gesture instantly ignited a fire in Damien.
"But... I like this soft side of you."
The moment those words left his mouth, he leaned in and kissed her urgently.
Celeste tried to dodge, lightly pushing against his chest.
"Damien, we're still at the office! Wait..."
"What about it? Doesn't that make it even more exciting, Celeste?
