Chapter 270

Valeria’s Pov

The breaking of the wine bottle got his attention as he let go of the girl. For a moment, the room went silent; only the sound of my heartbeat filled my ears.

The girl quickly pulled the duvet that was on the chair to cover herself, eyes wide with fear and shame. I stood at the door, frozen, my hands trembling as I tried to understand what my eyes were seeing.

Silas turned sharply, h