I let out a loud gasp as my eyes stared at him. As if he enjoyed my response, his lips curved up into a mischievous grin, which became more prominent and deeper as he continued to observe my reaction.
His devilish look made my knees shake. What did he mean by saying he would never do that?
Was the reason behind it only to keep his throne in his hands?
I knew I would never survive the rejection, either. But still, I wanted to ask why he would never do that.
"W-Why?"
His eyes began to scrutinize my face. It was like his eyes were touching me; I felt them brushing my skin.
His gaze halted for a second on my lips, and I felt my lips quiver.
He shifted his gaze from my lips to my eyes. I could not describe how I was feeling right now. His eyes were piercing my soul.
"The reason is clear
