Chapter 29
Chapter 29:
Normally, I would’ve fought against his grip, but not now—not when my heart was racing with anticipation. “I’m not playing with anything,” I purred. “I’m just calling it like I see it p>
His next move was quick and commanding as he pulled me closer, his body pressing into mine with force. We were barely an inch apart. I licked my dry lips, feeling the heat from his breath against my skin as he leaned in, his scent—masculine and intoxicating—filling my senses, making my heart pound harder.
Ryder’s gaze dropped to my lips, his lashes fluttering slightly as he studied them. My breath hitched. “Isn’t that what you’re meant for?” he whispered, brushing his thumb over my lips. “What else could these lips—” he paused, his thumb caressing lightly—”have to offer since they never have anything pleasant to say p>
“It’s your job to please me,” he murmured, his voice sending shivers down my spine. The words hit me like a punch in the gut, a brutal reminder of my situation.
I felt a surge of anger. How dare he? The words stung more than I expected. Mom was right about him. A sinking feeling settled in my chest. I had never felt so degraded in my life. Even when Jason had rejected me, I had kept my head high. But this…
My mouth opened, ready to speak, but before I could, he let go of my arms and turned to Seraphina, who had been watching us silently. I had forgotten she was even there, making the moment even more humiliating.
“Give her whatever she wants,” he ordered, his voice cold and commanding.
“Are you going to give me my freedom too?” I screamed, my voice echoing off the walls.
Ryder paused at the door, his hand on the handle. He glanced at Seraphina, a small, almost mocking smile tugging at his lips. His anger did nothing to soothe mine. I wanted him to feel the same fury I did—fuck his playfulness.
“Oh, and I forgot to add one thing,” he paused, raising his finger for dramatic effect—no doubt intentional. “She might be silly most of the time, so make sure to choose the right orders.” Seraphina nodded, her face blank. “Yes, sir p>
I seethed with anger, my fists clenching at my sides. How dare he treat me like this? Like I was some servant, some plaything. I was a person, with my own thoughts and feelings—not an object to be used for his pleasure. Without even glancing back at me, I knew his eyes were gleaming with amusement.
“I’ll see you at dinner,” he called out. “Try to be on your best behavior. Ciao!” And just like that, he was gone, leaving me filled with anger and frustration. I felt like I was trapped in a nightmare, with no way out.
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Seraphina approached, her expression softening. “Let’s get you settled in, miss,” she said, her voice gentle.
Ryder’s POV
I had to leave before I did something rash. No matter how far she was from me, her body always turned me on. It was like a magnet, and I was the coin drawn to it. Ace was already urging me to go ahead and kiss her, but I had to pull myself together. She was innocent—her face alone made that clear. But there was something else about her that drew me in. She was… alluring.
Any regrets I had about bringing her here vanished the moment I saw her asleep. By the moon goddess, I swore under my breath. I could attest to that. She wasn’t as calm as I’d initially thought, and that only worked in her favor. The way her face scrunched each time I teased her—that was something else she hated as much as I did.
I had just freshened up and was ready for dinner when I saw Kade, my Beta, walking briskly toward me. Two inches shorter than me, with white-blond hair and a leaner build, Kade had been my childhood best friend, and he now served as my Beta.
“We have a problem, Alpha,” he said impatiently, pulling my thoughts back to the present.
Letting out a sigh, I folded my arms across my chest. “What is it this time?” Whatever it was, I knew it had to be urgent; Kade wouldn’t interrupt me right before my first meal of the day unless it was serious.