Irene's P.O.V

Slowly, Steve released his grip around my jaw as I heaved a sigh of relief. His eye color turned pitch black and flickered back to its original color as I swiveled my gaze around the room before fixating my gaze on Steve who sauntered toward the wall that was designed with purple drapes. A smile that depicted scorn formed at the corner of his lips while I swallowed the heavy lump that formed beneath my throat.

“Suddenly scared, huh?” Steve scoffed with a smirk creeping at the corner of his lips. He slipped his hands through his hair while swiveling his gaze around the room again while causing...