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.

at the man before her; with his sharp, arching brows and stellar

powerful, and the dream lover of

had held any affection for him, those words would have undoubtedly stirred

how could she

her will, and the one who was responsible for the loss of her

there

would never acknowledge them. Instead, she would suppress

the devil that had fallen for

was meant to love

her head away, refusing to look at

she feared she would

you look at me?" Kelvin pressed, inching closer, breathing onto her cheek. "Penelope, deep down, you

denial was immediate: "Absolutely

into

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

you!"

lips. "No, you couldn't.

it even

slowly approached: "So, Penelope,

"No-"

was fully out of her mouth, his lips captured hers in a forceful kiss. Kelvin had timed it

waited for her to speak so he could easily slip through her

sat astride his legs, completely

The next

Kelvin's breathing grew

hands began to wander

Penelope realized something was amiss and

body temperature was rising, and seated on his lap, she

it would be all too easy for

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

cold shower to quell the heat surging

time would be

you dare," Penelope warned, hands pushing against his chest. "This is certainly not the place for your

was a

had just

rush," Kelvin said as he eyed

reply was adamant: "There won't be any more

a divorce."

you'll never be able

you're shameless!"

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

"Never!" she exclaimed.

you

wound on her neck, gently stroking it back

Penelope, causing goosebumps to rise on her skin. In the next moment, Kelvin's actions rendered her completely