Chapter 22

LEONE

I pushed the door hard, and it slammed against the wall.

She was on the far side of the room, curled up like a cornered rabbit. Her wide eyes locked on me, and she froze. I could see her chest rise and fall fast. She looked like she wanted to run but her legs couldn’t move.

I stood there for a second, just watching. I liked the way she shook. It made me feel in control, like she already knew she couldn’t fight me. But I didn’t let it show. I kept my face plain, ...