Chapter 135 The Day of the Alphas’ Gathering
He didn’t respond immediately. His eyes held mine, they remained dark and unreadable. Then he leaned closer, his breath grazing my lips.
"Don’t ask for what you know I can’t give."
"And what is that?" I whispered, even though my chest already knew the answer.
"Only you."
I looked away, my jaw clenched. "Then don’t expect me to stay."
His hand shot out, grabbing my wrist before I could shift away. "Don’t test me, Ember."
"Then stop acting like I belong to you."
’What a crazy psychopath? Egoistic maniac!’
His grip loosened. For a second, he looked almost... lost. But then he blinked, and the coldness returned like a mask snapping into place.
"You’ll have your food soon." He stood up.
"And after that?" I asked softly.