Mika maintained his grip on Yelena's neck, forcing her to observe the delicate, twitching aperture of her daughter.
He could feel the heat radiating off Yelena's body, a clear indication that his method of 'persuasion' was working on her as well. He also knew this was the critical moment to cement his position as the undeniable authority in their lives and he decided to make it clear who was in charge.
So, he then pulled Yelena back slightly, his eyes cold and assessing.
"Yelena, Charlotte has already proven her obedience." He stated, his voice ringing with absolute certainty, as he patted Charlotte's exposed bottom. "She's completely under my command, and I'm satisfied."
His fingers trailed up Charlotte's spine, making her shiver before he turned his full attention to Yelena.
"But you…" His voice darkened, his eyes narrowing slightly. "You've shown nothing but resistance. And I don't like that."
Yelena's breath hitched, her body tensing as his words sank in. "Mika, I—"
