Daniel's heart sank when Anna didn't react nor blink but just stared at him with cold, unreadable eyes.
And for a terrifying second, he thought she had heard everything.
"What plans were you talking about?" she asked at last.
Daniel felt the blood drain from his face.
He had never known fear—not truly. But with Anna, every emotion came at him like a first experience. And right now, fear was ice-cold and unmistakable.
"Don't tell me you're planning something ridiculous just to piss me off," she added, breaking the heavy tension that had begun to fill the room.
Daniel's eyes flickered, searching her expression.Then relief washed over him—slowly and deeply when he realized she hadn't heard all of it.
"What if I say yes?" he drawled. "Will you punish me again?"
The corner of his lips curled into a playful smirk as he stepped toward her.
