Chapter 254

Alanna let out a frightened shriek. The next thing she knew, her assailant covered her mouth immediately.

A familiar voice drifted into her ear at the same time.

"What are you screaming for?"

Alanna's body almost went limp for a moment. She patted her chest. She still felt the tendrils of fright snaking around her heart. Then, she turned around to glare at Hades.

"What the hell is wrong with you, Hades? Why are you standing in the corridor instead of entering my apartment?"

Hades chuckled coldly while giving Alanna's waist a hard pinch.

"You think I want to stay outside as well? How am I going to get into your apartment, huh? Am I supposed to break in?"

Alanna froze momentarily. Only then did she remember that she didn't give Hades a copy of her apartment keys.

"Sorry, I forgot about the keys."

Hades shot her a look before dragging her into her apartment.

The moment the lights in the apartment were turned on, he trained his gaze on the cappuccino cup Alanna was holding. His