Skin Reactions Or Something Else II

Yurei took a deep breath, forcing herself to regain control.

She wasn't about to let him see through her—not now, not ever.

Backed up against the wall in his room, she straightened her posture and glared at him, forcing a steady tone.

"Yes, I'm very sure," she replied, though the slight strain in her voice betrayed her.

Ryuen's smirk widened, his cold eyes remaining on her face.

Deep down, he was loving the effect he had on her.

He pulled her closer until he was sure she could hear his heartbeat as well.

"You keep saying that," he said, his voice calm, almost amused, "but your hesitation tells a different story."

"There's no hesitation," she shot back, narrowing her eyes. "You're imagining things."

"Am I?" His tone carried a tinge of mockery, one that made her drop her hands from his face and stop at his shoulder.