Face off

Lucy

Despite Laia's prancing in my head and the agitated beating within my chest, I turned with a punch. He easily caught it and shook his head.

A dangerous glint flickered in his eyes. "You do not want to do this." His words, low and intentional, caused a thrill of shiver through my whole being.

Suddenly feeling subdued, my fist went lax. Both guns were dropped to the floor. Without another word, he held my arm firmly, removing his gun from my skin and tugged me towards a side of the building.

"A big mistake you're making, Armando." I told him.

"Oh, you mean because I removed the gun?" He chuckle was low and there was something sinister about it. "I'd like to see you try."

"I could try." I wanted to try and I knew I would match him fire for fire, but something held me back. Maybe it was the mate bond. Though we had not even accepted it.

He pulled me along not quite gently to a quiet, private place. My back was pushed to a wall. "Now talk and this time, the truth."

I struggled agains