Tentatively she looked up at him, unsure as to how he would react to her outburst, but he was just grinning – this arrogant and so damn self-assured grin. “As you can see, I can do precisely that,” he said casually. “And I will kill any other male who dares to lay a finger on you. Luvoka is only still alive thanks to the fact that I had not officially claimed you and so you were still available, but now you are mine and I defend that which is mine.” “What gives you the right to simply take possession of me? I, too, have something to say about whether I want to be claimed by you at all!” She knew she was irritating him but she couldn’t help herself. She was simply totally against being someone’s possession. This macho behaviour was driving her mad. Marruk snarled and took a step closer

