y muscle tight as she fought against the reality of what had just happened. She had been taken. Stole

l contrast to the fear gripping her chest. Her wrists were still t

ried himself, the way he looked at her like she wa

against her ribs, but she refused to sit still. She twisted in

eamed, her voice crac

ckered in those emerald-green eyes as he watched

d, his voice smooth and composed, as if her attempts

he hell are you?" she demanded, trying to

ether she deserved an answer. Then he leaned in, so close

owns you now,"

her throat. "You're insane!" she hissed, jerkin

w chuckle. "Insane?

ken off the streets like this-at least not people like her. This was somethi

g this?" she whisp

on shifted. His smirk faded, replaced

out soon enoug

ee it in his eyes-this wasn't random. This wasn't

, fear tightening it

eded to

oward the car door

afael's grip tightened. "Don't

hed her teeth

slow and wicked. "D

Sophia's pulse spiked when he pulled out a silk scarf, the d

ath caug

as alread

the fabric against her eyes. T

r head, but the scarf was already being tied at the back, securing

ide her, the way his scent-a mix of clean spice and

re going," Rafael said softly, as

"You won't get away with this,"

elicate curve of her wrist, al