Chapter 127. They Took Him

Colt’s fiery gaze traced my skin, his brows almost touching.

“Norio did this to you.” It was not a question. 

“Doesn't matter,” I reached out for my shawl, which was thankfully in a better state than my dress, and gave it a good shake. 

But he grabbed my shoulder, shaking me with a tight grip. “ You’re my girl, and I’ll decide what matters or not.”

I shifted my gaze, my heart racing at the storm in those eyes. 

Had he always been like this, or did I hurt him into being a different person? This new version of Colt made me uncomfortable. 

“I’m done with everyone’s possessiveness,” I stated in a measured voice. “No one owns me. Not even you, Colt.”

“I could remind you of all the thousand ways in which you are mine.” He muttered darkly, and my shoulders quivered as our eyes locked.

I reached up to rub my eyes. “It’s been ten minutes. The Auclair guards would catch on anytime now.”

"That’s my business.” He returned, “You’