Regret

Raphael grinned at Thea. It was so funny to watch that her running reflexes didn't go away. But this time there was some exception, because now she was determined to fight back. Fight back against him! 

This realization hit him hard in the gut. 

Of course, while she was unconscious, he repeatedly imagined in his head their meeting and her reaction to his presence. He had assumed that she would not welcome him with open arms, but he could not have imagined that she would immediately start attacking him. 

Obstinate girl. 

His palms itched to spank her ass, but that was the thought he hadn't thought to share with her yet.