My body shuddered in fright as I stood before him. His dark eyes raked over my frame and I refused to move.Could he smell the fear? I didn’t know.He said nothing as he entered his bedroom and when the door closed, I almost jumped out of my skin.I had to get out of here.“My lord” I greeted stiffly, out of courtesy and then I grabbed my things. He said nothing, only his eyes followed. My heart beat faster, out of control. Once I had all my things, I dashed to the door. But I should have known he wouldn’t let me go just like that.His fingers grabbed my arm, forcing me to a stop. My skin tingled at his touch. Our eyes met and for a moment, the darkness pulled me in but then I remembered.How soulless his eyes were when he murdered Roman and I jerked myself out of his hold, nearly toppling over. He caught me again, holding me by my waist this time.Again, I pushed away from him. The crested envelope lying against my stomach was like a hot branded iron. Each moment I spent in his room
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