Kaida

"What a shameless being you are," the woman chided, shaking her head in open disapproval.

"Vicky," Malachi warned, both of us rising to our feet in response. I instinctively positioned myself protectively before Malachi when Vicky's gaze drifted with blatant interest toward his form. A smirk played upon her lips.

"Leave," Malachi hissed, his voice low and laced with a dangerous edge.

Vicky scoffed, her eyes flashing with defiance as they met Malachi's. "So, now I'm being dismissed ...