Authority

"You wanted to see another man naked?" He tilted his head, eyes narrowed. An action that immediately reminded her of a predator stalking his prey.

"That does not concern you."

"I already said— "

"Just because you said it, doesn't mean it's true." She interrupted him. "And why are you even here? I didn't invite you inside! What would those two think now that— now that— " she paused when she noticed that the buttons on the Duke's clothes were open, he was not wearing a coat, and his hair was a mess. It was as if… as if he just got out of the bed. "Why are you here?" she asked.

"Why are you acting like you don't know me?"

The crease on her brows deepened. She wasn't acting! She honestly didn't know this man beyond his name. "Please leave now… before I decide to kill you."

"Your blood field will not work on me the second time around."

"You— " She gulped when her back finally hit the wall. "Stay away or I will scream."