Bab 43: Cain

Eve

Every time I closed my eyes, I saw him—his face hovering over mine. Each time I drifted too far, I felt his fingers inside me, his tongue...

What had I done? The Lycan King? What had I been thinking?

I was spiraling by the time the door knocked. My heart lodged in my throat as I went to answer it. On the other side was Agnes. My pulse was jumping as I greeted her first.

"Good morning," I said, my voice shaky.

She must have detected the pheromones last night. They were always so strong. But if she had, she did not show it.

"The King invited you for dinner in the dining room," she said.

"Alright," I replied before closing the door.

There was no way I was going to face him after what happened just last night. I could still feel his hands on my skin. His lips on my...

I shook away the memories that were far too ingrained in my mind. I was not going. I could not face him.