I didn't let him finish his sentence and by the time I saw him I was slapping him.
- Why'd you do that? - he asked between his teeth. - Don't you know you shouldn't hit a man in the face?
- You have offended me once again as you have done since we met. - I responded dryly by taking a step back. Bruce's gaze was full of anger and made me feel vulnerable. - He's an ungrateful, arrogant and rude man!
- And you're a witch! - ...he fired and kept coming at me. - She asks me not to judge her because she is the daughter of a treacherous snake, but she is as self-interested as she is. What do you do when I'm asleep?
My breathing accelerated when I understood your observations.
- I hope you're not implying what I think you are! - he said between his teeth. - I won't let you offend me any more than you have already. I warn you, I might kill him!
- Yes, I am! - he said laughing. - I'm the king's cousin, a very rich duke...
He slowly said every sentence.
- Wasn't it Ravenna's plan to marry her to a duke?
- You bastard! - I screamed.
The snap of my fist on Bruce's chin echoed through the room. The punch made my fingers snap and I shook my hand into a face of pain.
- Nice punch! - he said laughing.
- I wouldn't lie with you if you were the only man on the face of the earth! - I growled. - You're disgusting to think I'd take advantage of you this way or anyone else.
Bruce let out a laugh like he took my words as a challenge. He ran his hand over his chin and then looked at me intensely.
- Yeah, I doubt that very much! - he whispered. - You know, and I can even prove my theory!
- You're bluffing!
- Is it?
There was no way to run or get rid of me when Bruce closed the gap between us and grabbed my throat with one of his hands.
- Let go of me! - I growled with a suffocated voice.
- No! - he fired, making clear his intentions.
I tried to dodge myself as he pushed me until I leaned my back against a cold wall. Then, as one of his hands held my throat tightly, the other grabbed the base of my neck tightly and his mouth covered mine in a furious kiss. I grabbed his wrist tightly, sticking my nails in his skin, but the more I struggled, the deeper he got the kiss. I felt helpless for the first time in my life, but instead of being afraid or desperate, I found myself wanting more. That's when I realized I was returning the kiss. My hands released Bruce's wrists and tied his neck bringing him closer. He loosened my throat and tied my waist. Even though I was covered in metres of fabric, I could feel the warmth of his chest skin against mine. Bruce's beard rubbed against the skin of my face causing chills all over my body. I could feel the size of your erection against my belly. My heart was racing and I felt a cold go through my stomach and twitch my bowels. I've never felt anything like it before. Suddenly our disagreements and picky points had been left aside and I forgot why we were arguing.
Bruce inserted his tongue into my mouth making the kiss even more voracious. I moaned when he squeezed my body against his. But in the same explosive way as it all began, Bruce interrupted the kiss. He leaned his forehead against mine and breathed breathlessly. I kept my eyes closed fearing that it was a dream, until it really became a nightmare.
- What a beautiful liar you are! - he whispered with a cynical smile on his lips. - No woman has ever resisted me. I knew it wouldn't be any different with you.
It took him a few seconds to realize that Bruce had kissed me out of pure whim. That had been my first kiss and I felt horrible inside when I realized that even though I had been with Bruce, I had enjoyed it. I swallowed the urge to cry and pushed Bruce so I could walk away. Lowering my head I went towards the table, where I began to collect the things I had brought.
- Valerian! - I said in a low voice.
- What's that? What's that? - he asked confused.
- I put valerian in your food to keep you asleep. You've been feeling a lot of pain and evil for quiet. - I explained by walking to the door. - I was afraid that I would fall again because of some vertigo and, as I realized he was a strong man, I decided to give him Valerian so that he could let his body rest. It's a calming herb, not poison.
I stopped at the door on my back for a few seconds and stared at Bruce.
- You know, that was my first kiss and you blew it with your rude manners, so I hope you die! - said taking a break. - I'll ask Abby to bring your food, by the way, she'll cook for you from now on.
- Annabel, I...
- Good luck with your recovery!
Turning again, I walked out and pulled the door with my feet until I heard it knock. I walked down the hallway, past the stairs and smiling at people as if nothing had happened. I was torn to pieces by
