"I see you are not even wearing the ring! Where is it?" He snapped, his eyes shining with pure rage and jealousy. Fuck. "Your father's men took it." I stated, trying to be as believable as possible. He raised his one perfect eyebrow, "really? I heard something else. No?" He faked enthusiasm, as he stepped closer to me, our breaths mingling, and I looked up at his charcoal grey eyes. "It is up to you if you believe me I don't care." I gritted out, exasperated. "I heard you intentionally gave it to them, so that we cannot track you down." He leaned forward. "So Valenie, why were you so eager on getting yourself sold?" He scoffed, caressing my cheek with the back of his hand. "Wh-what?" I gasped, placing my hand on my mouth, as I staggered back a little, but Rafe caught me just in

