Astrid's POV:
“Put me down! You’re embarrassing me!” I screamed as he dragged me into the corridor where a bunch of people could see.
“I’m not. Now keep quiet, and let me take you to your room like a good girl,” Dominic said, slapping my thighs.
“Oouch!” I punched his shoulder as we entered my chamber.
“Don't be so wild with me,” he said as he threw me on the bed.
Before I could move, he blanketed my body, pinning me. I tried pushing him away.
“Relax,” he whispered in my ear. “I just want to talk to you.”
His seductive whisper and deep voice made goosebumps rise on my skin. Still, I said, “Well, I don’t want to talk to you.”
He sighed and released my hands. I retreated further back on the bed, avoiding his eyes.
“I know you’re angry,” he said softly. “And I understand.”
“Why would I be angry?” I said flippantly.
“She’s set to be punished, Astrid. I didn’t want to tell you because I couldn’t risk her learning about my plan, but Isabella was the reason we had the pandemic. I knew f
