“Haa… it’s okay. You need to get used to it since you’ll keep doing it with me from now on. Look at me.” Violet barely managed to lift her head and meet his eyes. The Duke Belforth’s face was still intimidating enough to make her tremble, but somehow, his gaze seemed a bit softer than when they first met. Smack. Before realizing it, Violet impulsively pressed her lips to his. “Something like that doesn’t need permission. You’re cute, so I’ll forgive you.” Then he parted his lips and devoured her crimson ones as if to bite them.