I tugged away from Lucian, glaring coldly. This man was the most infuriating person I'd met in my whole entire life. I quickly turned on my heel, heading straight for the kitchen. I couldn't tell if he was behind me or not, but I was too terrified to check. I reached the fridge, swinging it open before grabbing a water bottle. As soon as the fridge door shut, I was pushed up against it. I shrieked in pain as the handle shoved into my back. "Jesus christ, Rose, be quiet!" He slipped one of his veiny claws over my mouth, pulling me away from the fridge. In that moment, deciding that I was brilliant, I decided to lick his hand. He immediately yanked his hand away, wiping it on his sweatpants. I glared at him, shoving him back. "Stop," Shove, "pushing me," Shove, "against walls!" Giving on

