Layla's P. O. V.
He towered over me, intimidatingly. Every word he said vibrated through my body. His eyes were like Laser beams. They bore into my face. I felt my heart accelerate inside my chest.
I didn't know how to handle a situation like this. I wanted to push him away but I couldn't bring myself to. I was scared of his wrath and feared I'd like the feel of his body against my hand if I did that. I needed to be mad at him. Being on his good side didn't mean I have to like him. It's all pretense and so far he seemed to be buying it.
Huh, I mentally scoffed at his foolishness. He thinks any girl would ever choose this life for herself?
I tried to steady my heart beat and mutter something, anything, just to keep him from getting any closer.
" I......" I stammered " I just need to
