172 The Demon Prince Confessed

Another gasp left Li Ming's lips as Hei Long bit her shoulder lightly. His hands roaming over her bare arms, igniting fire in their wake. 

"Why are you doing this to me?" 

Li Ming heard him softly whispering into her ear. He sounded pained and hurt, making her heart clench with sadness.

She didn't get a chance to respond as the very next second, his strong fingers were grasping her around her throat, making her groan because of his firm hold.

"Why can't I hate you? Why can't I stop myself from worrying about you? Why can't I stay away from you? Why?" 

He kept asking those questions though he didn't give her any chance to reply. His hold on her throat was firm but he wasn't hurting her.

"I was supposed to keep you away from my brothers, to keep them safe from you. But look at me, look what I'm doing. I'm failing them, and I'm failing her too." 

His voice carried too much hurt and disappointment like he almost hated himself.