Liam’s POV
I locked eyes with her, those blue eyes glowing with warmth, pulling me in.
But no, I forced myself to resist their allure.
Instead, I leaned close, my breath teasing her ear.
“You wouldn’t want anything to happen to your… human husband, would you, Ava?”
Her body went rigid, her tied hands straining against the ropes.
“I’ve already said,” she hissed, her voice taut, jaw clenched. “I’ll… cooperate.”
Her eyes flared with defiance as she spoke, and I could see she’d fought tooth and nail to break free.
It was torture for her, plain and simple, but it set my pulse racing.
“Don’t think I approve of your… marriage to a human,” I said, catching the slight twitch in her expression at my words.
She let out a sharp huff, muttering under her breath. “Can’t even handle your own lo
