Chapter 119 Devil Himself

"But you don't regret it?" He finished her sentence, his gaze fixed on her with an intensity that made her heart skip a beat. Jane shook her head, a flicker of warmth blooming in her chest. "No," she admitted softly. "In fact…" Her voice trailed off, a blush staining her cheeks as a playful thought popped into her head. "In fact?" Lucian prompted, a playful glint returning to his eyes. Before Jane could come up with a witty retort, she found herself drawn to him, the need to feel his touch overpowering any lingering shyness. "I wouldn't mind… kissing you again," she confessed, her voice barely a whisper. Lucian's grin widened. He wagged a playful finger at her. "Ah, the Duchess finally reveals her true feelings," he teased, but his voice held a tenderness that sent shivers down her spine. He leaned closer, his lips brushing against her ear. "Consider it a reward for a job well done," he murmured, his voice sending a delicious warmth through her. "A reward?" Jane questioned, a pla