Chapter 57

"Celestia, is something wrong?" Henry' concerned voice came from the hallway. The sudden knock made Celestia stiffen. She shot a glare at Jareth, but instead of backing off, he pulled her into his arms, his hot lips crashing down on hers. She clenched her teeth, barely stifling a sound. When she didn't respond, Henry knocked again. "Celestia, are you in there? Did something happen?" Jareth finally paused, looking up at her. Noticing the way her bitten lip was close to bleeding, he sneered softly, "What, no more screaming? Go ahead, let your dad hear-I really don't care." He seemed to enjoy the panic in her eyes. "Ah!" Celestia let out a small cry before she could stop herself, then quickly slapped a hand over her mouth. Her fists clenched tightly as she tried to stay composed. She called out toward the door, voice shaky, "Dad, it's nothing-I just tripped, that's all." While trying to fend off Jareth's approach, Celestia forced her voice to stay calm. "Dad, it's really late. You should