"You can try to control me, Darren, but you'll never break me." I met his gaze head-on, forcing my voice to remain steady.
His smirk deepened, and for the first time, true challenge flickered in his expression.
"We'll see about that, Princess." He spoke.
I turned on my heel, my heart hammering, refusing to let him see how much he had shaken me then walked towards where my bathroom was. Throughout the journey, my bare feet were pressing into the damp earth. The morning air was crisp, but I barely felt it. My blood boiled too hot, fueled by rage and humiliation.
Behind me, Ronan followed in silence, his footsteps heavy but unhurried. He really followed Darren's orders.
I didn't mind about him as I stepped into the bathroom that was filled with a large pool of natural hot water in the ce
