Chapter 40

"Alright. Bring it on," Faith uttered, her eyes closed tightly, her flushed face lending her an enchanting allure as she bit her lip. Perseus felt a jolt of arousal at her "bring it on". "This might sting a bit more, but it is necessary to clear the blockage. You'll feel much better afterward." "Okay." Faith's voice was strained as she struggled to keep her eyes shut. "Endure it," Perseus instructed, taking another deep breath to clear his head. The true challenge of acupuncture wasn't the insertion but precise placement. He needed to locate the exact meridian in Faith's body where the blockage resided, like unclogging a clogged drain. As the needle pierced her skin, Faith's brow furrowed. The sharp sensation overwhelmed her, sending tremors through her body and a bead of sweat trickling down her temple. "Faith, how do you feel now?" Perseus asked. "It's too deep. My chest hurts." Faith bit her lips, her voice tinged with allure. "What else?" "I feel hot. My chest feels sore