"I was furious and taught her a lesson, which ended up exposing her true nature."

Ethan held her softening body tightly, his eyes dark, "And today she was foolish enough to hurt you."

"Do you think I should punish her severely again?"

Ivy was driven crazy by him, not hearing a word of what he said after that.

Ethan stopped talking and found different ways to tease her, making sure she understood she shouldn't let herself get hurt.

If he hadn't arrived in ...