Olivia’s POV
The blood drained from my face, but I wasn’t ready to admit defeat yet. “I don’t understand what you mean.”
Damien hummed. Lightly, he said, “Vampires have very good hearing, mine even better than most. I can hear your heartbeat from across a crowded room. Of course I can hear it flutter as you lie.”
I stiffened, realizing I was truly caught now.
Damien dropped my hair then caught my chin, pinching it between his thumb and forefinger. He wasn’t gentle as he forced my gaze back up to his. “A pet could never lie to her master. This is two mistakes you’ve made so far. Two slights against me. You must be punished now, if only a little.”
“If you let me explain, I can –”
Damien did not allow me to finish my plea. Instead, in a flash, he lifted the chains high enough on my neck
