Chapter 45

Chad's POV

Bella's chest rose and fell, and a cute squeak escaped her throat. The view was breathtaking from up here. The exquisite dress hugged all her curves in all the right places. "You wouldn't dare?" She said, feigning indignation. I pulled her close to me and whispered in her ear.

"Sweetheart, I would spank that pretty butt raw, and then I would kiss it all better." I then pulled apart from her. Her baby blues were wide, and her cheeks were scarlet red. Her eyes were sparkling with curiosity, though. I cupped her cheek with one hand. Her skin was so smooth. Tingles spread to my body, enhancing my need for her.

"Chad, I got lost. The Palace is so big. I didn't mean to put myself in that situation." She said softly. My heart squeezed. I should be the one apologizing to her. I lifted her in my arms like I should've done since the beginning instead of dragging her through all of these hallways. I inhaled her scent. "Peaches and cream," I murmured. She giggled.

I took her t