Throne of Secrets (Prince of Sin, #2)

by Kerri Maniscalco

“Blood oath or not, I’m not going to submit to your depraved whims, Your Highness.” “Your choice is to remain on your knees, then?” “My choice is to carry on with my day, far from you and your debauchery. I already apologized about exploring the dungeons. What more do you want?” The look he flashed my way had my pulse speeding and throbbing in all the right places. He looked like he very much wanted me to choose the first option, to sprawl across his knee. “I’m debauched?” His mouth curved. “I’ve said nothing of this being a sinful bedroom game, Miss Saint Lucent. When I ordered you to your knees, you were thinking of my cock, while I was only after an apology. A charge you didn’t deny, by the way. Your thoughts slant toward naughty places all on their own; don’t blame me for your inner deviant. I simply aim to please.” I mustered up my most haughty tone. “Let’s get this over with. I have an article to draft up and plans later.” His hazel eyes sparkled devilishly. “Say the words, darling.” “My choice is corporal punishment.” I gave him a saccharinely sweet smile. “Obviously, I need to satisfy my inner deviant. Shall I bend over the desk, or will the chair do?” Gods, did I hate the male. His knowing look called me on the fact that I didn’t consider this a punishment at all.