ROXANNE POV “Come here,” he said suddenly, pushing the chessboard aside. I blinked slightly, then moved to stand up. Before I could, he leaned forward and pulled me into his lap instead. I gasped slightly, surprise washing over me. “Damien!” “Mhm,” he hummed, wrapping an arm around my waist and pulling me closer. The blanket slipped slightly from my shoulders. "You played well," he murmured, fingers tracing idle patterns on my thigh. "Worth rewarding." His lips brushed against my temple. "But you’re also freezing. Come to bed." He stood, lifting me with him like it was nothing. "And yes, my little dukeress, you've earned your spoils." The nickname made me blush harder. I wrapped my arms around his neck instinctively as he carried me inside, kicking the sliding door shut behind us with his foot. The villa's main bedroom was lit only by candles and moonlight. He set me down gently on the massive bed, the silk sheets cool against my skin. "Spoils, huh?" I teased, watch
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