chapter 26

My dramatic departure was short-lived. Before I knew it, Xavier grabbed me and threw me over his shoulder. He growled and said, "You won't take another step without me."

No, enough was enough. Now I would defend myself. I pounded his back and yelled, "Put me down!" That didn't impress him at all, because he carried me on without any problems.

"Xavier!"

I kept patting his back. Maybe it would do something. A low growl came from him, but that never stopped me. I was far too angry, which I had to let out when I had found the courage to do it.

I was turned off, which surprised me a lot. I looked up at Xavier and his eyes were black again or still.

He said menacingly, "You do what I tell you now, otherwise there will be consequences. You can't just do what you want. Is it in your head or..."

I dared and snapped at him, "I'm not a bloody dog! You have no right to treat me like that!"

"You're mine! Legally, thanks to the contract and as..." I said assertively, "No. You may have bought me,