Chapter 48

Victor’s eyes darkened, a flicker of something ugly sparking to life. “Careful how you speak to me, girl,” he said, his voice low. He stepped closer, his hand starting to rise.

Before he could touch her, Marcy stood. The movement was so sudden that it stopped him mid-motion. Her voice was quiet but laced with steel. “If you lay a hand on me again, it will be the last thing you ever do.”

His hand f