Chapter 109

Dread hung heavily in the air as I stood my ground against his threat. He was right when he said I was hungry but I was just being stubborn about it. However, my eyes were fixed on the plate of grilled meat in Henry’s hands.

The savory aroma wafted through the room, and the tantalizing scent made me hungrier. But when Henry loomed over me and threatened to eat me if I would refuse the meat was more terrifying than ever! The predatory intensity of his gaze sent a shiver down my spine. How could he threaten me like that?

“Chloe,” his voice rumbled and a low growl underscored his warning, “You understand what will happen if you continue to refuse, right?”

My primal instinct told me that it was just an empty threat, yet strKarinay, my flesh tingled with his words. “Why Henry? Why are you doing this?” I questioned him and my voice was shivering. My gaze flitted between Henry and the grilled meat, but then I should show him that I was serious. “No, I don’t want to eat.”