His entire facial expression changed instantly.

“What did you just say to me?”

“I said no,” I repeated, keeping my voice steady.

His fingers closed tightly around my wrist once again, bruising the skin.

I did not pull away from him this time.

I simply looked down at his hand on my arm, then looked back up into his eyes.

“Do it again,” I challenged him.

He froze completely on the spot, utterly caught off guard.