Chapter 40

Fraser let out a cold laugh, dodging her hand like it burned, taking in a sharp breath. His eyes were dark, cold enough to send a chill down her spine. "Looks like I've been way too soft on you. You've really forgotten your place, huh?" He grabbed her chin hard, voice low but threatening. "You better get this straight-I'm not the kind who plays around. The little tantrums before? I let it slide, treated it like flirting. But this time? I'll chalk it up to you being moody. Go have your meltdown, but when it's over, you better come back to me." He let go roughly, then bit her lips hard enough to draw pain, following it up with a forceful rub of his thumb until her lips turned red and swollen. Only then did he let out a faint smirk and walk away. The door slammed shut behind him with a bang, echoing through the room. His words, heavy and absolute, left Bellamy frozen where she stood. Looking at the past few years, she realized she had, indeed, been spoiled by him to the point of forgettin