Chapter 1154

Eloise tried to push Ryan away, but she couldn't bring herself to be forceful, afraid of upsetting him. "I'm feeling down. Don't you want to comfort me?" Their faces were so close that he could feel her breath. He inhaled her scent—a mix of sweet femininity and a faint trace of alcohol that stirred something inside him. "Freya said we can't make you any weaker, or it could kill you!" Eloise slurred, her head spinning as she struggled against his hold. "That's exactly why I'm upset! Everyone's ignoring me because of what Freya said. Are you going to ignore me too?" Ryan knew her soft-hearted nature would cave if he pushed just a little—especially after she'd had a drink. That was the first step in his plan for revenge. "But, Ryan… Your health…" Eloise murmured, looking worried yet dazed. He guided her hand to his waist. "Don't you think I know my own limits? Come on, Eloise, just say yes." "If Freya or the others find out, they'll kill me." The thought of Nina's wrath made her he