Elise's pov

I shook my head, suddenly unable to speak.

He hummed, satisfied. His hand slid into my hair, tangling and then tugging just enough to send a shiver down my spine and make me look up at him. “Exactly. We’re still talking and it’s rude to walk away mid-conversation.” His lips brushed my ear. “I’ll forgive you this once, because you don’t know my rules yet. And because I find your jealousy… entertaining. But don’t do it again, princess.”

My throat went ...