#Chapter 133 Renee

"Renee, this is the part of me that’s been shackled for…safety. The part that wants to protect you, keep you, destroy anyone who touches you…” He glanced over at Dominic. "Except for him, oddly." “Not like this.” His eyes burned brighter. “Then how?” “By kissing me when I’m ready,” I whispered. “By talking to me instead of trying to claim me.” He blinked, something raw flickering behind the crimson glow. “I’d really like to kiss you,” he admitted. “But I want you to take off my shirt when you want me. Not when my magic overwhelms you into it. I'd never force anything on you, Renee.” I nodded. "I know. Can I get up?" He let me go easily, though the grin on his face remained. Hungry. A little wild, but tame. “Better,” I said, brushing down my clothes. He chuckled, but his voice was still that low, altered timbre. Then the front door burst open and Arielle came in. “Neil Elias Blackfang!” Arielle’s voice ricocheted through the condo. Neil groaned. “Who told you