CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Juliette’s POV
His grip around my throat tightened, firm but controlled, and his eyes burned into mine.
"Never do that to me," Luca murmured, his voice rough, his lips hovering just above mine. "Let me tell you something, baby girl—when I want something, I always get it."
His words sent a dangerous thrill down my spine, but I didn’t let it show. Instead, I smirked, challenging him.
His fingers flexed around my neck in response, squeezing just enough to remind me exactly who was in control. My stomach flipped, heat pooling low in my belly. But I refused to give him the satisfaction of knowing how much he was affecting me.
That only made him tighten his hold just slightly.
"You're enjoying this, aren't you?" His voice was low, teasing, but there was an underlying fr
