Obedience is such a powerful act. It can make the difference between gaining what I want to succeed and allowing them to destroy themselves. Nothing in this life is given; everything can be taken, even things I didn’t realize I possessed. Whimpering from losing my virginity, Marcus looked up at Leo with rage, and I saw his eyes change. The next thing I knew, everyone in the room left. Waiting for Marcus to let me go to my room, he moved his hand to my face, turning my head to meet his gaze. He stared down at me in a way I couldn’t quite understand. “I can’t figure out your heart, my Queen. You despise me, yet you refuse to relinquish your crown. Fated to another, you lose your virtue to me. What is it you’ve done to me that makes me desire you more than I want to commit?” Marcus was ha

