Tensing his facial muscles, Zachary gave Serenity a warning look.

“Mr. York.” Serenity asked him, “Can I kiss you?”

Zachary was stumped.

Had she no shame?

She went as far as to ask a man this kind of question.

“Your smile is gorgeous. It took my breath away. I just want to hold you and have my way with you.”

“Serenity, you sure have the cheek.”

“My cheeks are right here.”

Serenity smacked her face with a smile as Zachary winced.

“I only said that because we’re married. I mean, we’re married in the eyes of the law, so it’s not a crime to kiss you.”

With Zachary pulling back a few steps, Serenity burst out laughing at his flight instincts.

Zachary flew off the handle.

Well, she was to be blamed for his reaction. The last time she even touched his face out of nowhere.

As her roars of laughter tipped him over the edge, Zachary closed in suddenly and grabbed the chuckling girl to pull her into his arms. Zachary dipped his head forward and sealed her lips, swallowin