𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

𝟖. 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒

—A U T H O R 'S P O V—

Akanksha's eyelashes fluttered against her cheeks as the hot waves of sunlight caressed her skin. She shifted under the cozy comforter, trying to hide from the day, when a strong, unfamiliar fragrance filled her nostrils.

Her eyes snapped open, and she rubbed them to clear her vision.

Instead of the familiar pink butterflies adorning her ceiling, she was met with dark, foreboding shadows. This wasn't her room. Panic surged as she bolted upright, clutching her head, the realization hitting hard-she was in the Beast's den.

Her head pounded, and she gripped her brown locks, trying to alleviate the pain.

"Drink some water. I'll make sure everything will be okay"

His voice echoed in her mind, dripping with control.

Understanding dawned on her, and a sly grin curled her lips. She slipped out of his bed and walked towards her own room.

"Pink is girls colour" she chuckled darkly, locking her bedroom door from the inside. Making sure, that this time, some noise is made leaving the trace of her encounter.

"Master..." Her angelic voice sliced through the tension, making Anurag's eyes roll. Her voice was his weakness, the reason he wanted to keep her hidden from the world.

His gaze roved over her, standing at the top of the stairs, her innocent eyes meeting his. That innocence awakened a darker urge within him.

His dangerous grey eyes softened momentarily as he motioned for her to continue, fixing his gaze on her black ones.

"I don't ha-ve... any clo-thes," she stammered, her words faltering as she watched his mischievous smile spread. He sighed and rose from the sofa, sliding his iPhone into his coat pocket.

Without a word, he started walking toward her, his eyes never leaving hers.

She stood frozen, her lips parted as she licked them 'Innocently' , unable to anticipate his next move until he was right in front of her, looming with an intensity that sent shivers down her spine.

"Next time I see you licking your lips, darling, I'll make sure you're tied to my bed, giving me a nice, long licks" Anurag's deep voice made Akanksha gulp as he closed the distance, his breath warm against her forehead, causing her to squeeze her eyes shut.

He chuckled at her reaction, a dark amusement glinting in his eyes.

His gaze traveled from her eyes to her lips, where he pressed his thumb against them, harshly rubbing away the moisture.