If my first slap that night in his apartment felt momentous, this topped that in fury, strength, and skill, as a darkening red hand appears on Alexi's face, and I pale entirely. So much for keeping my head down and becoming a ‘‘Yes sir.’’

What the hell, Camilla? It feels like everything falls silent around us, and he breaks into the cruellest smile I have ever seen.

‘’Classy. I told you once that you should keep your hands to yourself. I may not hit you, but that ...