Alec’s expression darkened, his chest rising and falling heavily as he watched the liquid disappear down my throat. He was livid, and I absolutely loved it.
I f*****g loved pushing his boundaries, testing the limits of his control just to watch him fracture. I wanted him to snap; I craved the day his restraint finally broke to reveal whatever monster he was hiding underneath. Call me crazy, but his burning hatred for me was the only thing that made waking up in this town interesting.
"Are you okay?" Gio’s voice sliced through the tension, pulling my attention back to the present.
I let out a breathless laugh, wiping the corner of my mouth. "I’m not a lightweight, Gio. Two cups aren't going to knock me off."
The smirk on Gio’s face widened, "Interesting. I like you." He tossed the empt
