Book 2: Sleeping with the Enemy!

Hera’s POV

He shifted back to his human form and hauled me up. “Shift!” he barked impatiently. I looked away from his naked body. Was this becoming a ritual? It was difficult to not feel his warmth or inhale his pine scent when he didn’t release me or give me breathing space. Maybe he was afraid I would attempt another escape!

“No.” I looked around for my clothes but remembered where I had left them. In the bedroom when I shifted before jumping out. No way would I give him the pleasure of seeing me naked again!

“Do as I say if you wish to live, Hermione!” The way he gripped my neck, the veins in his forearms popped up, making a shudder go down my spine. Judging from the raw power he exuded, it would be ridiculously easy for him to take a life away. Not just any life. My life!

I looked up at him helplessly! His gaze burned into me, telling me I made a mistake by disobeying him. He was brutal. He meant every word he uttered. It wouldn’t be diff