“I said let me go!!” Ashlee grunted, struggling fiercely to get out of Kelzriss’ hold. Her chest heaved with frustration. What the hell was up with this man? Kelzriss inclined his head towards the court maid to open the door to Ashlee’s room. She lowered her head obediently and did so without a word. Kelzriss dragged Ashlee inside, ignoring her protests, and threw her onto the bed without an ounce of gentleness. “What the hell is wrong with you?” Ashlee yelled, her voice echoing through the room as she glared daggers at him. He didn’t flinch. His ice-cold eyes bore into hers, unyielding and merciless. Jaw clenched tightly, he ran a hand through his hair, his frustration evident as he pinched the bridge of his nose and exhaled sharply. “Take this as the first and last warning,” he growl

