Chapter 148: You’re Mine. Only Mine!

Before I could react, he grabbed my hand and kissed it lightly. Shocked, I pulled away, making his grin widen.

"You're different from all the other girls," he murmured. "And even if you ignore me now, I'm sure the day will come when you'll beg to be near me."

No. Trusting him would be a ridiculous choice. It seems like I need to be more careful with him around than the bullies I have in this school.

"I don't need salvation," I told him in a cold tone as I left.

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I thought I could endure everything, but the bullying only worsened as time went by.

It wasn't just petty pranks anymore. I was now running for my life as three drunken male students chased me. They looked like they wanted to make me their prey.

This was the third time it had happened, and I felt like I was losing my mind.

I hid behind a wall, clutching my chest as I tried to catch my breath. "Somebody, please help me..."

As if in answer to my silent plea, Prince, who was wearing a red-and-black checkered shirt, appeared.

His gaze swept over me, from my sweat-drenched forehead to the torn collar of my shirt, which exposed part of my neck.

"Please... stop them," I whispered, my voice trembling as I fought back tears.

He smirked. "Sure."

Moments later, the air was filled with the anguished screams of my pursuers. When he returned, his clothes were soaked in blood.

"I told you," he said with a chilling smile, grabbing my wrist. "One day, you'll come running to me."

did to my bullies, no

a distance. The three male students who

a normal life again. I could finally review my lessons in peace, not worrying if someone would pour cold water on me, or someone around the campus would grab me

promise. He had said no one would dare touch me again if I agreed to what he

for me to keep him company on days he needed

the park, or I'd stay with him

though he showed me I could trust him, I couldn't shake the

like something dark was hidden

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by like that, but everything crumbled when I discovered something about

in an angry tone as I approached him at the bench-one of his favorite

he probably noticed the anger in my

the confusion evident in

I've been bullied here!" I exclaimed. "That's why people kept harassing me even though

to bully me, complaining that they already lost their earnings now that

how traumatizing those moments had been for me. It's why I struggled to make friends,

it came

all this just to get close to me?" I asked, the pain evident

the only reason I could think of why he'd put me through this-but it was so fucking

he answered as he stood up, running a hand through his hair. "I've already got you.

my fists, my patience gone.

wasn't surprised when he stepped closer and grabbed my face, his hand

my death glare unwavering even though

dare you to say that again, Sapphire," he whispered, his eyes shut tightly

neck stand when he leaned in and sniffed it softly-as if he found it intoxicating. I wanted to call for help, but it was just the two of

push. "Don't even think about running from me, Sapphire. I'm your Prince, your master...

high. Just one

making sure Prince couldn't find me. I befriended the teachers and often stayed

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