Ophelia tightened her hold on his wrist, glancing at him with startled eyes. He gave her a deranged amount of attention. His hold on her chin at that moment, those eyes, that smile... She had chills, and despite the fact that his claws were progressively penetrating her skin, she was powerless to avert her eyes from his terrifying gaze.
She was more than taken aback by his statements. "C... connection? Forbidden mate?"
"Darling, I don't like your perplexed expression." Nikolai hissed, pursing his lips then slowly released her chin, and curled his finger beneath it to lift her head.
She gasped. He smirked.
"Your eyes... You saw me didn't you?"
Ophelia swallowed, not letting go of his wrist. "What's happening?"
He leaned in close and whispered, "That's a yes darling," and ran his finger over the side of her neck and down her chin. "Did you feel it?"