Chapter 198 I Want You Now

Whitney felt the soft brush of his lips against her cheek, and for a fleeting moment, Damian's eyes lit up. When he turned to look at her, he was momentarily dazed, caught off guard by the tenderness in her gaze. It reminded him of a time when the girl who used to love him unconditionally would steal kisses when he wasn't paying attention. Back then, her affection meant little to him. Now, he wished with all his heart that her kiss was real-untainted by deceit. "Damian, my wrists really hurt," Whitney's voice broke through his thoughts. He blinked, pulled back into reality, and carefully untied the ropes from her wrists and ankles. Blood flowed freely again, and Whitney gently flexed her stiff limbs to restore circulation. "Come with me," he said, extending a hand toward her. Whitney hesitated for just a second before placing her hand in his. He led her out of the decrepit factory, where fresh air wrapped around her like a long-forgotten embrace. Quietly, she surveyed her surround