Chapter 208

Sebastian couldn't stand how Valeria spoke such piercing words in such a calm, detached tone. What did she mean when she said that there was no breaking up, only ending things? His pride and dignity had been trampled by her countless times. When he lowered his head, his hands slid from her shoulders to cup her chin, and he kissed her forcefully. She jolted and instinctively pressed her lips together. Sebastian pinched her face hard, and his strength was too much for Valeria to bear. Her lips were bitten and split open, with blood seeping out. His kiss sucked the breath from her until her mouth went numb, leaving her gasping for air. Valeria shook her head, clutching at Sebastian's chest. He freed one hand to cover her eyes as he kissed her. Sebastian hated her rational composure more than anything. Valeria couldn't resist him, couldn't even breathe as he kissed her, but there wasn't the faintest trace of emotion in her eyes. Sebastian was overwhelmed with frustration. He let he