Raya’s POV “Now what? Are you going to keep me locked away forever? Even after you reject me or find out I am not truly your mate?” I asked him, trying to anger him enough to leave. Probably a stupid plan, but it’s all I have for now. “So what if I do? Maybe I’ll keep you up here and f**k you whenever I want. Your body calls to mine. You felt it last night, just as I did.” He leaned forward with a playful smirk, closing the distance between us. I backed away on the bed, trying to make sure he couldn’t reach my lips with ease. “No, you can’t take that from me. I won’t be some s*x slave kept in a tower. I’d sooner throw myself out of the window!” I snapped, because in all honesty I really would. I would never allow myself to be degraded in that way…never. “Take that back,” he growled,