Integra didn’t move an inch of her body to take his arm. Instead, she motioned with her head and an expecting glance to move forward. “Lead the way, I promise I won’t take a wrong turn and become lost in the hallways of your castle,” she said without certain amount of derision.
She needed to be absolutely cold against his charms until she had him agreed to her proposal. After that, she would try to relax. He wasn’t completely hideous, but she couldn’t help herself and spurn his advances. It did not feel right to be flattered by his compliments and attention.