Elena’s Pov
I sat so rigid, paralyzed by fear to even make the slightest movement. I was afraid to even breathe. Not long after the car started moving, I felt a tickling sensation on the side of my face. Judging from the texture, I guessed it was a few days' growth of beard because what followed those prickling things were the warm lips with bad breath as they grazed my jawline. I cringed and tried to move away, but I was already being squeezed in the middle. There was no space left for me to back away.
"Don't be scared, pretty face. I'll be gentle with you," said a hoarse voice next to me, followed by a sniff at the crook of my neck. "You're not only having a gorgeous face but a seductive smell as well. I am addicted already. No wonder our peacock prince falls for you despite his high s
