Chapter 77

Nina shouted with all her strength and covered her face as she ran toward the door. But after only two steps, a strong hand grabbed her wrist from behind. "Let go of me!" She struggled to break free, but Shane's grip was as unyielding as iron, impossible to escape. Shane tightened his hold and pulled her back. "You—" Before she could finish speaking, the world spun around her as he flipped her around and pinned her down on the couch. "Don't test my patience." His face was dark and frightening. His intense gaze bore down on her as he spoke through clenched teeth. "Nina, take back what you just said." She bit her lip hard. Though she trembled from fear at the sight of his expression, she stubbornly turned away and refused to say a word. His expression grew even darker. He gripped her slender waist using one hand and began to undo her buttons with the other. "No!" Her eyes widened in shock as she frantically reached out to stop him. But how could he let her go after he set his mi