CHAPTER 84 Lucien’s POV: I stepped closer, my hands reaching out to her to assure her that I would never in a million years think of hitting her, but when she saw my advances, she suddenly stepped back, moving away from me as the sleep of her fear permeated the air. Her actions, although small, hurt to the core. As much as I tried to deny it, I had fallen for her. More than should be possible. “If I wanted your blood, you’d be dead already.” My voice was quiet but unwavering. “I’ve had countless chances to take it. But I never did, did I?” Storm swallowed visibly, looking away from my eyes. “Maybe you were waiting. Playing with your food before devouring it. Isn’t that what your kind likes doing?” Her accusation didn't even bother me. Because I couldn't deny the truth of my nature. I

