His composure seems to snap as he pins my hands to either side of my head in a flash. I gasp out in surprise as he presses his body flush against mine. The stiffness in the air is as thick as fog. I pant under my breath, my chest rising and falling against his in silence. We continue to glare. Him at me. Me at him. Fire and ice. Ice and fire. "They don't deserve you." His voice is low and deep, sending a shiver up my spine. "Who are you to say?!" I grit my teeth and struggle against his hold. I bring my knee up, hoping to hit his groin but he skillfully moves his feet, spreading my legs and placing himself in between. "Can't hurt me now, sweetheart." He smirks down at me as his eyes glint with amusement between glares. I huff in frustration. He narrows his intense gaze on me as his lips twitch slightly. "My personal life doesn't concern you, Hales." "Of course it does, West." "You're being irrational for no reason." I glare with venom lacing in my voice. "Irrational?" He barks out a laugh and brings his face impossibly closer to mine, making sure we're eye level as he holds me firmly. " I don't fucking care if I'm playing 'unfair'. I don't freaking care how long it takes you to get the message." "What message?" My eyes widen as his seem to darken and his gaze drops to my lips before meeting my eye once again. "The message is of utmost importance. So listen very closely." his breath fans my face as he moves closer and closer. My body involuntarily shivers in delight at the close proximity. I'm almost too distracted to notice his next words. "You. Are. Mine." Before I even get the chance to respond, he swoops down and captures my lips with his.