From Hatred to Passionate Love Amelia Hart

Chapter139Penelope, You Carry Me in Your Heart

"Penelope!" Kelvin yelled.

She smiled faintly, "I just want to say that what you're offering has never been what I wanted. You can't give me what I truly want."

What she demanded was a clear, honorable freedom for her father - an undeniable exoneration.

Not a "not guilty" verdict bought with Kelvin's affection for her.

Kelvin tugged at his tie, his Adam's apple working with frustration.

He couldn't give what she wanted?

Ridiculous!

He stood at the pinnacle of power, commanding the elements - how could he not give Penelope her heart's desire?

But the truth was, he couldn't.

"Be reasonable, Penelope. Propose something I can agree to. Something that will

benefit you. Don't aim too high too soon," he urged.

"I'm not full yet; I want to eat," Penelope stated, her gaze shifting downwards.

"I'll get you another meal."

"I want to be discharged." She said further, "I want to go back to work."

"Sure. Once you've recovered."

She nodded silently, saying no more.

Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of the bandage on Kelvin's hand. She curled her lips in a mocking sneer. "Your hand... it would have been better if it were broken," her fingertip traced onto his palm, "It's just the blade was too small, not long enough."

"Your mind is filled with venom," Kelvin remarked.

"Why did you stop me from turning the blade on myself?"

Kelvin caught her hand in a swift motion, pulling her forcefully into his embrace, his arms wrapped around her waist.

Penelope landed abruptly on his lap.

Their breath mingled, drawing them into an intimate closeness.

"Your life is in my hands. I saved you once, so you must stay alive," Kelvin declared with

an authoritative tone that could instill fear in anyone. "Even if it means sacrificing myself, you will survive because I command it."

Such a domineering statement.

sharp, arching brows

exceptional, powerful, and the dream lover

she had held any affection for him, those

how could she possibly

her family apart, who had her confined against her will, and the one who was

could there

acknowledge them. Instead, she would suppress that glimmer of emotion with all her

was the devil that had fallen

that she was meant to

head away, refusing to

glance, and she feared

won't you look at me?" Kelvin pressed, inching closer, breathing onto her cheek. "Penelope, deep down, you

denial was immediate: "Absolutely

look into my

you?" Penelope retorted defiantly. "I'm afraid that if I do, I might

you!"

"No, you couldn't. Even with the

it

approached: "So, Penelope, I am in your

"No-"

out of her mouth, his lips captured hers in

for her to speak so he could easily slip through her defenses and

Penelope sat astride his legs,

for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next

Kelvin's breathing

began to wander

realized

body temperature was rising, and seated on his lap,

dressed only in a hospital gown, and it

should truly indulge in you," Kelvin murmured against her lips, words slurring. "How much enchantment do you

Kelvin needed a cold shower to quell the heat surging through

would

hands pushing against his chest. "This

a

had just

plenty of time. I'm in no rush," Kelvin said as he eyed her.

"There won't

a divorce."

agree, you'll never be able to leave

you're shameless!"

firmly into his embrace. Whispering in her ear, he said, "And that's not all, Penelope. I want you to surrender

"Never!" she exclaimed.

you will,

fingers suddenly traced a small wound

rise on her skin. In the next