"You're thinking right, Angel, because I don't forgive-I kill if someone makes mistakes and does things I don't want," Alex drawled, observing her reaction closely.

His eyes could discern her fear, the tremble in her limbs, and the silent plea for escape written across her face. Even without her saying a word, he could read it all in her body language.

Every nuance, every hint of innocence and dread seeping from her expression as she struggled to maintain her composure.

But that was the ...