Chapter 36 - Good Girl

Viviane

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I didn’t even think about it. My hands were on his chest, shoving him back before I could stop myself. He barely staggered, just a step or two, but the look on his face said I’d done exactly what he wanted—lit that twisted spark in his eyes.

Alessandro’s smile vanished, replaced with a dark gleam of amusement. “Feisty this morning, are we?”

I pointed my finger at him, “You need to back off.”

His grin returned, crueler this time. “Is that right?” he moved back in closer, crowding my space, making me feel every inch of his presence. “And what are you going to do about it? Push me again?”

I shoved him harder, this time with more force, my palms hitting his chest, I didn't have the energy to fight him after being drugged, “Get out of my way.”

He took the push, his body tensing like a spring ready to snap, but his smile stayed in place, “You want to play this game, fine. But don’t cry when you lose.”

“Who says I’m losing?” I shot back, stepping right into his