Carrick savoured the taste of her mouth and the way her body pressed against his. He deepened the kiss further, his mouth taking hers more hungrily.
Suddenly and without warning, he bit her bottom lip - hard enough to hurt but just barely stopping short of breaking the skin. His teeth remained clamped on the softness of her flesh for a long moment in order to allow the shock she'd no doubt feel to morph into pain. The letter of the limit card had been obeyed - her blood was not spilt. His eyes sparked a little as he finally let her go and stepped back.
"Delicious."
As he stepped past her into the dining room he turned his head to dismiss her.
"I hope to see you again later tonight. Hopefully in a state of undress. For now I need to see your Mistress."