Chapter 29

Arabella's POV

"Alpha" I moved my face away. "You're not meant to use words that vulgar with me. I don't like them"

I covered my eyes with my hands. "I'm sorry"

Asher shifted forward. He was bare-chested when he told me to trust him.

"Trust you on what?" My face was still away.

"Whatever I do, I will never harm you" he whispered to me as he got closer. I could sense that he was now right in front of me. I felt a sudden weight on my chest. My heart was thudding.

"Arabella. I admire you and want you so badly" he took his hand to my chin and cupped it in his. I tried to put up a resistance but he was stronger.

"Be careful, I wouldn't want to hurt you" he insisted on bringing my face to look at him. I managed to succumb. Unwilling, I still looked down at my feet.

"Arabella, look at me"

I refused.

"Arabella, this is not a command. It is a plea. I want to you to look into my eyes, I have something to tell you"

His voice had lowered. It was now soft, gently and velvety. I wished I