Chapter 116

Alyssa POV

My pulse skyrockets as Niko reaches for the sharp knife on the table, kneeling down in front of me. I remain perfectly still as he brings the blade to my shirt, slicing it open in one swift movement. The sound of fabric tearing echoes in the room. He rips it from my shoulders like it’s made of paper, leaving my chest exposed to the cool air.

“Fuck,” he hisses under his breath. His hands knead my breasts, thumbs brushing over my hardening nipples. The sensation makes my breath hitch, and I bite my lip to stifle a needy moan. This is a punishment—I’m not supposed to show that I like it. Still, the thought crosses my mind that maybe he’ll push further, just to test me.

His sea-blue eyes glimmer with wicked amusement as they rake over my body. Without hesitation, he grabs the waistband of my shorts and panties, removing them with another precise slice of the blade.

Fully naked and on my knees, the tension in the room shifts dramatically. I can f