Chapter 25: Sealed with a Kiss

*Layla*

When I reached the bottom of the stairwell, I saw Anton leaning against the wall, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth. He looked as arrogant and dangerous as ever, his eyes glinting with a predatory light.

"Layla," he greeted, his voice smooth and mocking. "I was starting to think you wouldn't show."

I swallowed hard, forcing myself to meet his gaze. "I'm here," I said, sounding small and weak to my own ears. "Do you have the files?"

Anton nodded, patting the flank of his jacket. "Right here." His smirk widened. "But before I hand them over, I want something from you in return."

I felt my stomach drop. "What do you want?" 

Anton stepped closer, his eyes roaming over my body in a way that made me want to vomit. "A kiss," he suggested. "Just one little kiss, and the files are yours."

I stared at him in disbelief. He couldn't be serious, couldn't really expect me to...