Chapter 129

Claire's POV In one quick motion, his arm wrapped around my waist while his other hand held my phone high above my reach. Even standing on my tiptoes in my heels, I couldn't reach it. "Give me my phone back right now," I said through clenched teeth. He looked down at me with a smirk on his face, and only then did I fully realize my position. I was pressed against his chest, wrapped in his arms, surrounded by his intoxicating scent that my body responded to without thinking. My struggle for the phone quickly changed into a desperate attempt to break free from his embrace. I also wanted to get away from the pull I felt toward him despite everything. The bond between us was unwanted and denied. His large hand only tightened around my waist and forced my body against his with strength I couldn't fight. "Lucius, what the hell do you think you're doing?" I demanded. I was getting tired after my useless struggle against his superior werewolf strength. "Kissing you," he growled. These were the