Peniel
My heart beats too fast upon hearing his last words, dripping with menace. I felt my pulse in my throat, and every muscle in my body tensed, ready to either fight or flee. But I couldn't flee—not here, not now.
"You're out of your mind if you think I'm going to strip for you," I said, forcing my voice to remain steady, though the tremor in my hands betrayed me.
Lucian leaned in, so close I could feel his breath on my neck, his lips brushing my ear as he spoke, his voice low and dangerous. "I'm only giving you one chance, Genevieve. I won't ask again."
I met his gaze, refusing to show fear, even as my heart pounded wildly in my chest. "Do it, then. See if I care."
He paused for a moment. For a second, I thought I saw hesitation, but it vanished as quickly as it had appeared, rep
