Chapter 52 No More Mercy

Chloe was still sobbing about ending her life, safely cocooned in Dominic's embrace as he patted her back reassuringly.

Neither noticed Valerie closing the distance.

Or if Dominic did, he clearly didn't consider her a concern, his attention fully on the weeping Chloe in his arms.

Valerie stopped before them, her smile sharpening as she watched Chloe's theatrical display.

Then, without warning, she