Sweet Blackmail

"Thank you." A moment later, Vivian remembered the ginger still between Declan's fingers and took it.

She lowered her head and removed the skin with a small knife. Declan did not leave. He quietly watched as she peeled off her skin.

Vivian felt weird. She thought, 'I am not performing acrobatics. Is it that fun to watch?'

"The smell in the kitchen is very strong. Mr. Thorne, you should wait outsid