|| TERESA LAWRENCEVILLE's POV ||

My body was instantly heated up by his words. It was surreal how fast my body reacted against the proposal. He looked broken from his heart. I wanted to say ' No ' but the sinful desire of tasting him stopped my mind from responding. I wanted to shout at my morality but the forbidden thing was always more beautiful.

It was also true that I didn't want him to suffer for me. He was burning and his poor eyes were making it worse. After a moment of hesitation, I opened my mouth, finally replying,

" ..I..I...agree.. but you must drink the medicine.."

Nicolas's eyes...