Betty's POV

My heart was still thudding when he backed away and gave me a smile like he didn't just threaten. Chills spread around my body and settled in my stomach.

"I might be unkind to most, but I am nice to those who deserve it." ..

A beat of silence passed between us. My fingers curled against the floor, nails scraping faintly over the polished surface as if I needed something solid to remind me I was still here… still in control.

Deserve it.

The words wrapped around ...