#Chapter 271: Almost Too Far

“That…” Steven’s voice breaks as a growl rumbles out of him. He clears his throat. “That’s not the nature of our relationship.” Isn’t it though? The lines of our relationship are so fuzzy that I’m not sure what we are anymore, or what we should be. I only know there are three marks on my neck, but four brothers I am found of. Steven is missing. He wants to be there. I want him there. Why does it have to be complicated? “I wouldn’t mind,” I say. “Though it’s okay if you don’t want to.” “No, I…” I says quickly. His gaze drops once more onto my throat. “I definitely want to. Chloe, I…” His voice pitches lower. “Trust me, I want to.” “I didn’t mean to pressure you,” I say. “We can forget it.” “I’m not pressured. Nor do I want to forget it.” “Steven…” “I suppose… yes. It would be for the best if I left my mark on you too,” he says. “For your own protection.” My protection? Archer said something like that too, right before he left his own mark. It sounded like bullshit