Chapter 56: A Plea For Mercy

"Punish me?" Violet said nervously, despite her attempt at bravery.

"Of course, my purple queen," Asher replied smoothly, his tone like silk laced with steel.

He reached out and ran his hand through her hair, the gesture so tender it was almost cruel. The contrast between his soft touch and the darkness in his voice sent chills racing down her spine. "You tried to run away from me, Violet. What queen runs from her king?"

"A king who is a manipulative, psychopathic jerk! And I’ve told you already, I’m not your queen! Stop calling me that!" she hissed, her golden eyes flashing.

For a brief moment, something flickered in Asher’s eyes, an emotion she couldn’t exactly name. But then he yanked her hair suddenly and sharply, forcing her to gasp as pain flared at her scalp.

God’s damn him!

Asher leaned in close, his breath warm against her ear, and whispered, "I told you, little purple, you’re mine."

Violet’s heart hammered in her chest, but she refused to back down.

"I’m not yours!" she spat. "I’m not some property to be owned. I’m a person with rights! And if I were to belong to anyone, you’d be the last person I’d choose, you asshole!"

Her words were brave, but Violet knew provoking him was dangerous. Still, she couldn’t stop herself. Asher could go to hell for all she cared.

Instead of anger, Asher laughed. It was a low, wicked sound that made her skin crawl. He leaned in closer, his lips brushing her neck so lightly it made her shiver, though she fought to suppress it. No, this was not attraction; it was her body reacting to his nearness. That was all.

said with a teasing purr. "We’ll see how long you hold onto those bold words after

defiance faltered, her expression replaced by a sudden fear. "What

grin deepened, dark and full of unspoken promises. "Something you’re

what on

she could question him further, Asher stepped back, sitting down leisurely at the foot of her bed as if he owned

clothes," he commanded suddenly, his voice dripping with

power crash over her like a wave. Her body moved

want this! But

veins as she reached for the waistband

humiliation, her hands shaking as they moved to the hem of her tank top. She wanted to stop, but she was powerless, and completely

rest on," Asher commanded, his

Violet staggered back a step, clutching at her shirt as if it were armor. Relief flooded her, but it was short-lived.

at Asher but the bastard’s grin was wide, as if he enjoyed every second of

to change the rules of his game. She

he would have to pry her eyes open by himself. Violet was betting on his supposed affection for her to

doing?" he asked

flinch, didn’t move. "What do you think I’m doing? You might as well render me blind to

I do that, my purple queen?" Asher’s voice was suddenly at her ear, so close that she could feel the warmth of his breath against her

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