Taken by a Beast novel Chapter 3

"Fine," she grunted, looking over the plate of lasagna before her as if it was poisoned. She felt her stomach growling and she just couldn't help but take a bite. As soon as she started eating, she felt his presence beside her.

Mouth full, she looked up. His face looked amused as his eyes zoned over to her lips. Before she could react, he rubbed his thumb over the corner of her lips and wiped it over his tongue, tasting her food.

She blushed deeply. She'd never seen anything so erotic. His eyes seemed to be on fire as he watched her shyly biting her bottom lip. Brushing off her feelings, she looked away and continued to eat. Then she felt his presence behind her.

His strong arms wrapped around her waist and he placed his chin above her head so that she was pressed against his chest and trapped between him and the table.

She shifted uncomfortable, not having the strength to push him away. What was he doing?

Oblivious to her discomfort, he kissed the top of her head and nuzzled his face into her neck. "Stay here," he whispered into her ear, his voice warning, then he left.

As soon as he was gone, the same girl with thick brunette bangs walked in and placed a strawberry milkshake beside her plate. Her mouth watered.

As the maid turned to leave, she called, "Wait."

The maid stopped and bowed her head, avoiding eye contact. "Yes, Luna?"

Luna?

"Um, can I use the bathroom?" she asked politely. She definitely didn't plan to stay here for so long. She needed to find her way out of here.

"Yes, it's right at the end of the hall." The maid pointed towards the left and she nodded her head. Then the maid went away without another word.

Finishing her food, she took her strawberry milkshake and stood up from her seat. She walked towards the end of the hall and thought about how big the house was. It was like a maze. She could definitely get lost around here.

She walked downstairs and saw the bathroom. Even the bathroom was really big. It was twice the size of her bedroom. She placed down the milkshake on the counter and tiptoed towards the window. It was closed so she opened it.

Carefully, she raised one leg and tried to fit herself through. The large shirt she was wearing shifted upward due to the narrow space and ended up around her waist. Her pink underwear showed and she could feel the cold wind blowing against her skin.

She ducked her head under the windshield and her feet touched the ground. When soft grass stroked her feet, excitement surged through her in an instant.

She was finally free!