Chapter 191

Back in the room, Beckett reached out and pulled Madeleine into his arms, kissing her hard. He gave her a sharp bite—not playful at all, just enough to make his point clear. "Next time, don't act without thinking. You've got a family, got a kid." And a husband. The sting on her lip brought tears to Madeleine's eyes. Turns out, biting yourself and getting bitten by someone else felt totally different. "Got the message?" Beckett asked, his tone cool. Madeleine nodded, eyes glistening. "That bite hurts…" Beckett leaned against her shoulder, acting like the wounded party. Panicked, Madeleine blurted, "Let me grab a shower first. I'll call the resort doctor to check it out." Beckett peeled off his shirt, revealing a perfectly toned back with that classic V-shape. He really was someone who looked good no matter what he was—or wasn't—wearing. "Can you take a look?" Beckett teased. He still felt annoyed thinking about how those Hale brothers had tried to show off in front of her like peacocks.