I tensed up, taking a few steps back as Kaene waltzed toward me with dimmed eyes.
Shit... So much for running away.
What was I even thinking?
Drawing in a deep breath, I kept a defiant front. "I'm simply trying to take a walk, Kaene. Or, has that become a crime I'm not aware of?" I asked sarcastically.
To my surprise, however, he nodded. "Well, since you sneaked out on literally the first night of your stay here, yes. Yes, you can call it a crime at this point."
I clenched my fists, grounding my jaw as I snapped. "I'm not a prisoner, Kaene! If I want to leave the estate I can–"
"Try." He stated simply, throwing his suit to his female assistant who caught it, merely standing there meekly. "You can only try to escape, Phoebe. But do you know why that will be an impossible task?"
He paused in front of me, his proximity setting my body on fire.
Ugh, curse this stupid mate bond!
