At that moment, adrenaline surged through me. My entire body trembled, but my anger grew stronger.

My vision darkened as I stared at him. All I could see now was blood.

“No one owns me…” I growled through gritted teeth. “No one can claim me!”

Before I knew it, he punched me on the stomach. I had fallen to my knees as I felt the sharp pain. I closed my eyes and winced.

“Don’t act like you don’t like me,” he said, kneeling before me and gently stroking my hair. “Just once, ...