Kade's thumb brushed over Ren's trembling lips, and the sensation from that touch made Ren instinctively lick his dry lips.
The moment his moist tongue accidentally licked the cold thumb, Ren froze. His golden eyes widened in horror as he felt Kade's breath grow heavier, accompanied by a sudden, oppressive weight in the air.
Pheromones. This deadly sweet poison could force Ren into the same situation he found himself in the previous night. Ren didn't dare to look at Kade, his gaze was flickering between Kade's throat and his wide shoulders.
"The one who kidnapped you is dead," Kade's voice was low, a smooth rumble that vibrated through Ren's chest. His long finger moved from his lips to his delicious red cheeks.
"Now, you can either be obediently mine or…" Kade gently tilted Ren's chin up, forcing him to meet his gaze.