ELIA
Her heart was racing. She could feel it against her arms that were still folded. She hadn't meant to push her boobs up, she'd just wanted him to know she was angry. But the fire in his eyes now… her nipples ached to be teased with his tongue.
He loomed over her, braced on the wall behind her, his nose just an inch from hers. She'd thought he was going to kiss her a minute ago, but he'd held back, despite the desire lighting his eyes.
"I don't like being ordered around," she said quietly.
Reth nodded. "None of us do. Especially when we disagree with the order."
"How am I supposed to look strong to the people if I jump every time you snap your fingers?"
"They all do, too. Do you see them as weak?"
"No, but—"
