Chapter 100

"Elise, am I something you can casually give away?" Before I could finish, Jonathan suddenly tightened his grip. He looked at me like I was some stubborn, hopeless case. A sharp pain flared on my cheek, but I held it in and stared right back at him. I hadn't said anything wrong, so I had no reason to feel guilty. His dark eyes churned like a stormy sea. Just when I thought he'd explode in anger, he said nothing and bit down hard on my lip. I let out a quiet hiss, holding back any words as my eyes welled up. When I tasted the metallic sting of blood, I pushed him away and slapped his face hard. He pursed his lips, sneered coldly, said nothing, then grabbed my chin again and kissed me. My eyes went wide as I struggled with all my might. He easily cuffed my hands behind my back, stealing the air from my mouth relentlessly. That faint taste of blood spread through my mouth, seeping into every cell of my body. Every pore in me screamed to push him away, to break free. And I tried