I froze, my body going stiff, and instinctively tried to escape.  

　　But Lucas's arms quickly tightened around me, and his teeth lightly nipped my ear.  

　　"I already have the inspiration. What about you?" His deep voice was laced with seduction.  

　　Lucas was always observant—he must have noticed long ago that my ears were particularly sensitive.  

　　I struggled weakly, trembling as I whispered, "Lucas, no, we can't!"  

　　The ...