�What�s frustrating you?� Stefan asked, his eyes sharply studying her. "I don�t think Jovan would leave you frustrated. Don�t you agree?�

He knew very well what Jovan was-plain Janes would certainly go crazy for him, but it didn�t make sense that a strong, independent, and smart woman like Renee would do the same.

That was why he had a hunch that Jovan was just a diversion. She was probably carrying more secrets than she let on, and it was those secrets that compelled her to walk into his trap.

�You�re wrong. I�m not as complicated as you think�Jovan is my only concern, and all I want for him is to live his days in peace and bliss��

Renee spoke quietly as she stared at the cigarette between her fingers, and added quietly, �I�ve only taken a liking to the scent of nicotine over the last few years-it offers me brief respite.�

Jovan was a burden, but she would only be fine if he was, because it was Stefan who had done this to her. However, those words left Stefan incensed. He snuffed his cigarette and leveled an icy at her, then demanded through clenched teeth, �You love him very much, is that it?

�Yes, that�s how much I love him. So please set us free, Mr. Hunt!� Renee clearly felt

Stefan�s rage, but she felt no fear, and instead repeatedly challenged the limit of his patience.

�In that case, get ready for a world of pain!� Stefan snapped, his eyes ablaze with rage even as he snatched her cigarette and snuffed it out violently.

�What are you doing?!� Renee exclaimed, shifting backwards and putting her hand on the door handle, ready to flee at a moment�s notice.

�Weren�t you acting all noble and ready to give up everything for him? Having second

thoughts now, are we?�

�No, I just� wanted to prepare mentally.�

�Don�t worry, I won�t kill you,� Stefan said, his gaze dangerously possessive as he held her dainty chin with his long fingers. �I�m only interested in your body.�

�You�re sick!� Renee�s face flushed, and she turned to open the door to escape the

awkward, suffocating space inside the car.

She didn�t expect Stefan to lock the door before she could.

�If you�re not having second thoughts, why run?� Stefan growled, approaching her like a beast on the hunt, his handsome face nuzzling her neck, and his lips brushing against her fair skin as he rasped, �If you love him so much, it�s not too much if you sacrifice your body for his freedom, don�t you think?�

�A-Are you sure about this?� Renee seemed paralyzed, her body so stiff it could not move, even though her blood was almost boiling.

�What, do I look like I�m kidding?� Stefan�s voice was quiet, and his hot breath fanned her skin�the very image of temptation.

�What if I refuse?� Renee pursed her lips as her heart pounded�this was the closest they had been for half a year, and she would be lying if she said that she was not getting a little eager.

There were claims that when you loved someone to bits, even your skin and muscles would remember them� and it was because of those memories that you would inevitably react.

It certainly applied to Stefan too.

The first time he saw her in Northern Varangia, his desire for her surged like a tidal wave. He wanted her� in the truest sense of the word! Even if he had forgotten her, his body still remembered hers from sheer instinct�

�If you say no, I will kiss you until you say yes!� And with those words, Stefan pressed his lips to hers without waiting for her to respond. JrNovels.com