Very slowly his eyes change. They no longer appear cold. It's like he's seeing me for the first time, and his mouth widens into a full grin. "Where has your feisty side been hiding?"

That's all it takes for me to unleash. I hit and kick then bite his arm until I taste blood. The hard slap he gives my jaw jars my teeth. It doesn't matter, I keep fighting.

"Need help, boss?"

I barely hear the words. I'm going to kill Austin or die trying. His hand in my hair and arm ...