Eleonore’s POV

I would’ve bitten him if I could. Unfortunately, Valerian had a good grip on my lower face and the lack of oxygen was making it significantly harder to fight back, not that I could overpower a vampire to begin with, but it was the principle of the matter.

Valerian just gave me a cold smile as I struggled, reaching out and tucking a lock of hair behind my ear.

“Well well well, I really wasn’t imagining it.” He leaned in, catching my ...