“Maximus, what the hell is wrong with you?! This is insane!” I yelled as he kicked the door open and entered inside, using his leg to close it.

He set me on my feet and for a moment I swayed, but his hand steadied me as he pulled me to his chest.

“Do you remember this place?” He whispered as his hand gripped my waist. “This is the place I claimed you. This is where I made you mine.”

“I’m not—” I didn’t get to finish what I wanted to say when he turned me and pressed my back against the door.

“Don’t you dare say that Emilia. You belong...