Chapter 103

His teeth grazed my neck, and in that instant, reality snapped back like a whip. “I do not want to be marked now!” I barked, my voice louder than I intended. He froze for a moment before a low chuckle escaped him. “I figured you’d say that,” he murmured, straightening to his full height, the smirk never leaving his lips. I gasped for air, my chest rising and falling as I looked up at him. His gaze was steady, teasing—too confident for my sanity. “Two minutes,” he said, voice deep and deliberate. “If you’re not out of here in two minutes, I’ll be taking you right here.” The meaning of his words hit me hard. Without a second thought, I sprang to my feet, my pulse hammering in my ears as I stumbled toward the door. His amused laugh echoed behind me, dark and rich, following me down the hall like a spell. The maids were already gathered outside, and as soon as they saw me, they bowed respectfully. Among them was Feli, her familiar eyes met mine, but the easy laughter we used to share w