The Ultimatum

Her silence just pushed Loretta further over the edge, making her seem even more out of control.

Beatrix felt the heat and pain of every blow, each one burning into her skin.

"Enough." Malachi shot Loretta a cold, impatient glare. "I've told you time and time again. Stop coddling her. Just look at what you've done to our daughter.

"She insisted on running off with that loser, and when I said I'd b