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A delightful storm of madness.
“I—”
“What?” he pushed. “Tell me why you want me out of here, Huntress.”
I huffed. “You know why.”
“I want to hear you say it.”
“Fine,” I said, lifting my chin even further so my face lingered only inches from his. “You’re dangerous. You’re unpredictable. You’re arrogant as all hells, and yes, you are stronger than everyone else here.”
He stared at me, eyes flickering back and forth between mine like he was looking for something; a secret, a truth.
“I didn’t expect a lethal vampyre assassin to be afraid.”
“I am not afraid,” I replied, the rush of words betraying me.Stay calm, Huntyr. Stay steady.
“Really?” he asked. His eyes flickered down to my chest, lingering on the spot just above my breasts. “Because your heart is racing.”
Anger fired to life within me. Nobody made me lose focus like this. Nobody distracted me as much as he did, and nobody ever,evermade me nervous.
“Get out,” I managed to whisper.
Wolf’s eyes met mine again, and I could tell from the mischief lingering there that he wasn’t going anywhere. “If I’m as dangerous as you say I am,” he started, “then you’ll be safer with me in here.”
I laughed in his face, my nerves bubbling in my stomach in a way that made me want to vomit. “You’re joking, right?”
“I hate to break it to you, but if I wanted to kill you, I would have done so in Midgrave.”
“I’m still not convinced you won’t.”
Before I could blink, his hand found my throat, squeezing gently but still applying enough pressure to get my attention. His body pressed against mine, pushing me against my bedpost. His leg slid between my knees, pinning me in place. “I could kill you right now, Huntress. But I could just as easily kill anyone in this damn academy if I wanted to.”
I held his wrist with both hands but didn’t fight him. Something sharp in his gaze made me freeze. “You don’t scare me,” I breathed.
His hand adjusted on my throat, moving from restraining me to feeling my pulse. His hands were rough and hot on my exposed skin. “Good,” he whispered back. “Then I guess this racing heart means you feel something else for me.”
This time, I shoved him away. Hard. He finally let me go, sauntering back to his side of the small, stone room.
“It’s going to be a long day tomorrow,” he said, sliding his shirt up and over his head. I looked away at the last second. “Get some sleep. If it makes you feel any better, I promise I won’t murder you in the night.”
I stood there for a moment, not sure I could trust myself to walk without my legs giving out.
What thefuckjust happened? Wolf intimidated me, put his hands on me.
Saw right through me.
When I was certain I wouldn’t collapse, I hoisted myself into my bed. I didn’t bother changing clothes, and I barely managed to slip my shoes off before burying myself beneath the thick covers. I turned my body to face the wall, away from Wolf. I couldn’t think about him. Couldn’t think about his breathing, his wings filling the room.
I had to think about myself. A few deep breaths later, my heart was finally slowing down.Damn you for betraying me,Ithought to myself as I slipped my hand over my chest. I had mastered the skill of keeping a steady heartrate, even in the face of death.
But in the face of this fallen angel?
I guess I still needed to work on that.
I closed my eyes and tried not to focus on the dull pain in my back. Lord’s lashings served as a reminder, though. I had a job to do. I had a mission.
Wolf could not distract me.
