Shattered Pride

Author’s POV

Heavy bootsteps struck the cold floor as Slade wore a relentless path across his chamber. Sweat plastered dark hair to his brow, and his sharp eyes burned red at the corners. Spinning mid-stride, he drove a fist down onto the sturdy oak chair beside him, sending a dull thud echoing off the walls. Every ragged breath heaved through his shoulders while furious thoughts battered his min