Elena “Explain–” My words are cut off as Mikhail pulls me and slams me to the wooden wall. I jolt and wince at the same time. This is nothing near what I expected. I’m the one supposed to be looking this provoked, but here he is right in front of me, caging me between his arms and breathing hard. His eyes are fixed on mine, and it seems like he’s trying to calm down. “You don’t have to get that close to him, y’know,” He says with a low tone, swallowing at the end. I frown. “What do you mean?” If there’s anything I have been doing, it's trying to get away from him. “Linking arms with him, seating so close-” He pauses, perhaps unable to continue. His head drops, but I follow his gaze, not ready to let my eyes off his. I need to know if he’s actually sulking right now. “You’re the one linking arms and hugging your ex-mate, I’ve been clear with my reactions, how I don’t want to be with Dmitri–’“Don’t,” He places his finger across my lips, shutting me up. “Don’t say his name, not whe
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