Call Me By My Name

Karina was startled at the sound of his words. He trapped her not only physically but emotionally as well. 

"It is you who is being rude right now, Mr. Mariano. Please let go of me before someone sees us."

Although her words were filled with confidence, her body was trembling as if she had been hit with a gust of icy wind. She felt small in front of him, insignificant even, and his dark, almost menacing glare seemed to be sucking the life itself out of her body. 

'I shouldn't waver.'

Mustering all her courage, she forced herself to overcome her fears and glued her dull green eyes on his. Even if he was now holding power over her, Karina had to show him that she was not an easy target. 

"Touching someone's body without their consent can be construed as an assault in this country. Surely, you do not want your first visit to start with a lawsuit, right?"