The vibrator was still inside me when we got back to the penthouse. Damien carried me from the car in bridal style, like I was fragile and didn’t set me down until we were inside the bedroom. He laid me on the bed, knelt between my legs, and slid the toy out slowly. I whimpered at the loss, thighs trembling. He kissed the inside of one knee, then the other, soft enough to make my chest ache. “Better?” he asked. I nodded. Couldn’t speak yet. He crawled up my body, kissed my forehead, my eyelids, and my mouth in a gentle way. “You were perfect tonight.” I managed a shaky laugh. “I almost came at the table in front of a senator.” He smiled against my lips. “Almost isn’t the same as did.” I pushed at his chest weakly. “You’re evil.” “You love it.” I didn’t deny it. We showered toget

