Anastasia nodded when she saw Evan putting away the candles and whip, then turned around once again, intending to head toward the dark, closed room up stairs.
But before she could take even two steps forward—
Swish!
The sharp sound of something cutting through the air came from behind her, and in the next moment, a whip coiled tightly around her waist.
"Huh?"
Startled, Anastasia barely had time to react before a powerful force yanked her backward.
"I know you are very eager," Evan said as he pulled her back, "But can you please listen to me first before you take me—No! Before I take you to the dark room."
Mid-sentence, he nearly forgot that he was the one who needed to teach Anastasia a lesson and almost blurted out the wrong words.
"Hmm?" Anastasia paused when she heard his words, then finally nodded. She leaned back against him without turning around and asked curiously.
"What do you want to ask me?"
