"Please, could you let me go?” I pleaded with him.

I thought he was my mate. I thought he would understand and free me like a pure Alpha-blooded girl deserved to be treated. But instead, he growled, his clawed hand gripping my neck and jaw. I shrieked, but my voice caught in my tightening throat.

“Let you go? You think after I paid a million dollars for you, I’d just let you go?” He clenched his jaw, his face drawing closer.

His commanding tone made my body shiver. I had made a grave mistake. He had no intention of freeing me as I had foolishly hoped.

“Don’t resist. We are fated mates. Nothing will stop us from mating with each other. Especially if I demand it,” he said with a crooked grin.

Cursed this fated bond! I whimpered and trembled under his touch. His hand held me so tight in place.