“Marcus,” I gasped as he turned me, lifting me into his arms quicker than I was prepared for. He looked down at me, and I could see the ghost of a smirk playing on his lips. “Yes, Amelia?” He asked, his voice was low and made my body tingle. “I can walk,” I said, biting my lip. “I know, you’ll need your energy to keep up with me.” He said and I couldn’t help but wonder what he had in mind next. I hoped it was the cat o nine tails, or the cuffs. It really didn’t matter at this point as long as it was him. He laid me on my bed and I shivered as he turned back to the living room, leaving me for a moment. I kicked my shoes off and moved to the edge of the bed, planning to get out of my dress. “Did I tell you to take your dress off?” He asked as he came into the room carrying the