I was sure no amount of perfume could hide the intoxicating scent of musk and earth that Nicholas Mark emitted. The scent was intense, so strong it was almost suffocating. It was an obvious warning to anyone within a five-foot radius that I was off-limits.
The idea of being claimed by him pissed me off so much that a rebel in my thoughts urged me to exact my vengeance. There would be no greater pleasure than destroying him, to have him at my mercy. However, as unfortunate as it sounded, taking his warning was probably for the best.
I sighed.
If I didn’t have to wash dishes in the dining room, I would stay in my room until the mark disappeared. Unfortunately, I had been called back to help in the kitchen, and skipping chores was not an option. If I were reported for disobeying a task giv
