Was that another sarcasm on his part or was he testing the waters? Either way, I felt my body tremble after he stared at me. Unconsciously biting my lower lip, my eyes darted away from his stare as I wasn't sure how I could respond to that. Yet, after releasing that declaration, Varick wasn't patient for my reply as his finger raised my chin, forehead touched mine as he leaned to claim my lips for the second time. His hot breath closer to my lips made my face turn pale. "W-Wait!" I wasn't aware that my hand moved on its own as it smacked his face, shoving him to have more space between us. My eyes widened, realizing what I had done because I could see the glimpse of his eyes flickered with annoyance. I knew I tested his patience. His hand grabbed my wrist and I gave

