Chapter 50 You Promised At least , Tilda couldn't find the words to describe Jude . He looked so regal , almost unreal - like some fallen god walking the earth , forced to go through a trial . Maybe Jude noticed her staring , because he suddenly turned his eyes on her . The second their gazes met , her heart skipped . It felt just like getting caught peeking at someone - she felt guilty and embarrassed . " Don't know how to eat it ? " " Uh ... I was just wondering - do I eat it straight , or do I cut it first ? " " Up to you . Don't let the looks fool you , it's soft . Like cake . " " Oh , really ? Thanks ... Tilda ducked back into the kitchen right away . Gosh ... why does it feel like I've just been caught red - handed ? I'm in my own house , for God's sake ! She shook her head hard . Must be the hunger messing with my brain . She grabbed a knife and fork before cutting into the weird black lump . She lifted a piece to her lips , swallowed nervously , then shut her eyes and went for it . The moment the flavor hit her tongue , her eyes flew open . It's ... so good . She had never tasted anything like this before . She couldn't stop herself - minutes later , the whole thing was gone . Every last bite Jude had brought . It was only after that she realized . Wait It's gone already ? Her stomach was full , but she still wanted more . How could anything taste that good ? The craving pushed her back into the living room . " Mr. Bell , can you tell me exactly how this was made ? " " You wanna know ? " Finished Jude's lips curved , as if he'd been waiting for her to ask . He stood up , his tall frame casting a long shadow that swallowed her whole " Uh you could've just said it sitting down , you know . " The closer he came , the harder it was for her to breathe . P Chapter 50 You Promised He wasn't being threatening at all , but his moving closer was dangerous all by itself . Dangerous enough that her blood felt hot . Like it was boiling . Is this some Omega - type thing ? A reaction from just being near him ? Before she could untangle her thoughts , his scent reached her . She'd never been this close to him before . It was faint , but intoxicating - hard to name . Just like him. Elegant , Mysterious . Dangerous . And yet breathing it in made her chest itch . her heart pound against her ribs . She felt like a vampire waking up after 100 years and finally finding the blood it craved . just She wanted just one bite . " If you like it that much , I can bring it every day . Firushed " As for how it's made ... it's with high - tech machines and a perfect golden ratio . Not something a human could ever do . " His deep , magnetic voice pulled her out of her daze . Every word brushed against her ear like warm breath , and her skin prickled ; her ears twitched like a rabbit's . " Mr. Bell , you don't need to stand that close . My hearing's fine ; I can hear you perfectly . " She quickly backed up a few steps . Damn it . I really just lost myself for a second , only from his scent . That's never happened before . The only reason must be that Jude carries some special Omega - type marking scent . It triggered my instincts , fogging my mind . Another side effect ? " The only reason I got close was to take in your scent . " Otherwise , I wouldn't rest easy tonight . " I hope we both sleep well tonight . " Jude wasn't even pretending anymore He hadn't signed a contract with her yet or shared a bed - only that would completely erase the Omega - type side effects . But even the two umes he'd touched her before , it was just enough to let him sleep . Just not deeply . What he really wanted was to hold her close and fall asleep with her in his arms . He was drawn to her scent , helpless against it . That pull was the bond of equals , the call of shared blood , a mark impossible to fight . Chapter 50 You Promised He couldn't stop the obsession or resist drowning in her . And he knew that Tilda felt it too . Once marked , prey could never escape . Tilda ... you're already mine . She opened her mouth to speak , but Jude reached out , pressing a finger lightly against her lips . " If you want more , I have plenty . " As long as you're willing to sign the contract , everything I have can be yours . " Tilda stared at him , shocked . Her lips , under his touch , flushed pink and hot . They looked soft and vulnerable , the kind of lips that made Jude want to bite , just to taste the sweetness . Mr. Bell , you promised - you said I could think about it . You said you wouldn't pressure me ." Send Gifts 560