LUCIEN’S POV Elena’s strong perfume wafted in the air, crawling up my nose before her hands were even on my skin. I watched her strut towards me, slowly sliding into the bed. Her scent was even stronger now, making my stomach churn. She pressed her chest against my arm as she trailed her fingers over my skin. They left a trail of goosebumps all over. Wasn’t this what we agreed on? I knew it was, but it felt all too wrong. I didn’t feel anything except for disgust at how close we were. “Why are you so tense?” She whispered, her lips brushing against my ear. “Just take a deep breath and relax a little.” The feeling of her breath against my ear made me recoil. Her telling me to relax made my entire body stiffen even more. She let out a soft chuckle, as if she thought I was being shy. H

