Of course that gasp hadn't stopped him. Kira saw the confusion, that uncertainty, and didn't see any reason to assure her. This wasn't about making her feel any better, after all.

"The bite." He smiled coldly, fingertips brushing her hair. "And knowing that even that's more than you deserve."

His thumb touched the bite mark once more, coming away bloodied. The color was different than her lipstick. It looked ruined, grotesque. Very fitting.