MATED TO THREE, DESPISED BY ALL.
But even as he devoured my lips, even as his dominance tightened around my throat like an invisible chain, one thought hammered through my skull, over and over: I am not staying here forever.
I wasn’t meant to be trapped in cages made of flesh and status and destiny. I would not let fate bind me like a weakling to the mercy of men who had never cared about my heart. I won’t belong to them. Not now. Not ever.
Tomorrow.
Tomorrow will be the day, the perfect chance for my escape.
He pulled away suddenly, as though bored, as though kissing me was merely a passing whim, an experiment. His eyes gleamed wickedly, lips lifting into a mocking smirk. I stood frozen, chest heaving, still tasting him on