You're disgusting

Serena instantly became uncomfortable, her skin prickling with awareness.

Looking away from the two of them, she fixed her gaze on the ceiling, staring at her own reflection in the mirror, hoping it would distract her while promising herself to make Lucian pay for this humiliation, the vow burning in her chest.

But nothing prepared her for when he barked, "On your knees," the command slicing through the air.

The command not only made her shiver, but also aroused an intense curiosity within her.

Serena told herself not to look, her nails digging into her palms. She told herself to keep staring at her reflection or, better still, shut her eyes. But no. His voice and the command woke her curiosity, giving her no peace until she moved her eyes in their direction, against her better judgment.