Tessa POV:
With Lucian’s hand around my neck, he brought my face closer to his, his breath hot on my face. We were close. Too close.
Standing so close to him, I could see every inch of his perfect facial features. His arched eyebrows, his bright red irises that bore into mine, his pointed nose, and his plump lips. He looked like a sculptured Greek god.
“I… I…” I couldn’t form a single word. Lucian’s touch seemed to be having some sort of an effect on me.
No! This must just be because I didn’t expect him to grab me by my neck. I was just shocked.
Yes! That was all it was—shock.
Like pulling a hand away from fire, I retreated. Freeing myself from Lucian’s grip. “I came here to discuss something important with you.” I tried to stabilize my voice.
Lucian wasn’t listening. In fact, he wa
