Benjamin's body shuddered, like electricity flowed through him, and his eyes flew open.He lowered his eyes to look at the culprit, who was pressing down on him and stimulating his senses. His brows furrowed.Damn it! He was still mad at her, but he was now aroused. Since when had his Adam's apple become so sensitive?Victoria noticed his gaze and looked up. "Not going to pretend you're asleep anymore?"A naughty smile played on her lips, and she looked smug.Noticing his frustration, she slowly moved her gaze downward. Then, she abruptly flipped his blanket aside.She blinked innocently and looked not in the least surprised at what she saw. Her eyes were sparkling and full of smiles.Unable to hold in her laughter, she burst out laughing. "I see you're aroused."The look in her eyes fueled the desire burning within him.Putting on a straight face, he sat up as though nothing had happened. He calmly pulled the blanket over himself and hid that giveaway part of his body. Then,
Benjamin kissed with all his might like he was punishing her.Victoria thought she hadn't done anything wrong, and he didn't have the right to do so. He was such a hypocrite!Her eyes widened with fury, and she struggled to pull out of the kiss.Seeing how reluctant she was, he thought of Sebastian—a perfect man, commended by everyone in the clan.Jealousy took over Benjamin. He kissed harder, and Victoria started feeling out of breath. She struggled harder than ever and even bit his lips.Hissing in pain, he hugged her tighter as he continued kissing her. The more she struggled, the angrier he felt. He held her firmly and thwarted her intentions of breaking free.However, she was the type who was open to persuasion but not to coercion. And it wasn't like her to not put up a fight. They started grappling with each other.In the end, Benjamin won out. He pushed her onto the bed and accidentally caused her to land on the wound Solomon left on her.She yelped in pain. As she shift
Victoria was shocked when she heard Benjamin mentioning Jackalyn. She immediately turned around and studied his expression.He was looking at her gently. But deep inside his eyes, there was the coldness and killing intent that had yet to subside from his mention of Jackalyn.When he asked that question, he meant it and truly seemed oblivious to what had happened.She was evidently disappointed. She thought he might've remembered something.From her expression, he knew he was right. "Why did she harm you? Was it because of me?"She couldn't bear to stress him out. So, she denied, "Not really. You'll learn the truth when you … Have you applied the medicine?"She had initially wanted to say he would know all about it after he recovered his memories. But then, she changed her mind and thought that was no longer important.Although he forgot what they had experienced together, he still loved her. She was pleased to learn that. She could feel his love even though he didn't remember he
"How would you rate me?" Leaning on his chest, Victoria looked up at Benjamin tenderly.Despite having a provocative smile, she looked innocent and was really foxy.He felt his blood gushing within him, and his lower abdomen seemed like it was on fire. The fire spread to every part of his body and consumed even his ability to think and be sensible. He said nothing.Propping himself up with his elbows, he nudged backward. Then, he lay flat on his back, gazing at her while constantly gulping. It was like he was giving her permission to do whatever she wanted.Amused, she chuckled. She wouldn't let him get his way that easily, for sure.Laying on top of him, she moved her fingers upward like she was playing a piano. They reached his Adam's apple, and she traced a circle around it."You haven't rated my performance yet," she said softly, almost coquettishly.She continued, "I still remember how distant you were to women when we first knew each other. You were 30 years old then, yet
Realizing that Benjamin was still standing where he was, Victoria giggled.She rested her head on her palms and looked like she was mesmerized. "How I wish to be the water dripping off the ends of your hair."With a flirty look, she pointed at him. She started tracing the course the water droplet would take as it ran down his body."I can then roll off your chin to your Adam's apple, your chest, your abdominal muscles, and …" Her finger shifted downward until it was pointing at his crotch.He hadn't completely calmed down yet, and what she did ignited his desires again. He was aroused.Like a playboy who teased a lady, Victoria laughed out loud. "Do you need to take another shower, Benjamin?"Was she an average woman? If anything, she was a perverted one! No, that wasn't it, too. She was a seductress.Benjamin felt resigned. "You aren't behaving the slightest bit like a woman.""How could I bed you if I were the same as the other women? Do you not like it?"Did he not like it?
Veins bulged on Benjamin's forehead. He threw the blanket aside and headed for the bathroom.However, Victoria grabbed his hand. "Do you need my help?"When she looked at him, her eyes sparkled like they held a million stars.His lips curved upward involuntarily. Like the sun rising over the horizon, his cold face lit up.Pressing his lips together tightly, he let out a low hum. Unable to suppress a smile, he returned to the bed.…Over half an hour later, Victoria lay on the bed and stared at Benjamin, who was massaging her hands for her.This time, her hands were aching like never before. Her arms ached, too.She was here to demand an answer from him because she was grumpy about the bride selection.She intentionally wore this nightgown. As his punishment, she would intrigue him but not let him do what he wanted.She recalled arguing with him a while ago. How did it end up as it always would—that she'd help him overcome his urge?She cursed herself for having no willpower
After Will received Benjamin's call, he went to his room right away.As he opened the door, he felt an overwhelming sense of pressure. Stunned, he became anxious for no reason.Standing at the door, he scanned the room. Just as his gaze landed on the bed, he felt a piercing glare.He immediately withdrew his gaze and walked to Benjamin, standing by the window. He called respectfully, "Benjamin."Benjamin was wearing a dark gray trench coat. He had one hand on the windowsill and the other fiddling with a rosary bracelet. On the back of his hands, his veins bulged slightly.His expression was cold and as unpredictable as before. No one could've guessed his emotions. Will suddenly felt a great sense of danger.Benjamin didn't respond to him. So, he called again tentatively, "Benjamin."Benjamin turned around and looked at him. His soulful eyes tinged with red and were colder than ever.Will felt his scalp muscles tightening under his stare."Will, being a branch leader is truly u
Wendy was unabashed with what she was saying and was getting increasingly outrageous.If Victoria wasn't in such a good mood, she would've lashed out at her and stitched her mouth.Wendy was immersed in the juicy gossip and was unaware.She continued analyzing, "Oh, I know. He couldn't remember you. So, you forced yourself on him out of frustration and tried to bring back his memories."However, you were no match for him. You were alone when I went to the room the first time."But then, why are you so happy? Just because of the small victory you had? Aren't you settling too easily for too little, Victoria?"Victoria didn't know what to say. "It's not a bad idea if you can just keep your mouth shut. Also, it wasn't that he wasn't attracted to me. It was I who refused him."He had forgotten all about me just like that, not to mention he was hanging out with another woman when I first met him here."Now he even has a bride selection going on. I'm here to settle the score. How can