"Just drop me here to the plaza," I said meekly when we were in the town where my flat was located.

"I'd love to escort you to where you are living, seraphim."

I froze and glared at him as I could feel my heart pounding so fast. Blood rushed to my face, frightened at his words.

"No, thank you, Lord Verlice," I said calmly, not wanting him to know that what he said was making me nervous. "I'd rather go there alone," I said coldly.

Desmond stretched out a smirk. If I was still living with him and didn't reject our mate bond, I could have sworn that I would...