I wasn’t bluffing.
After what happened at the estate under Regina’s drugs, the memory still made my stomach turn.
If it hadn’t been for the chemicals, I would’ve dragged him to court.
His full lips pressed into a thin line.
“Always so f*****g sharp-tongued. It’s ugly on you.”
“Oh, that’s rich coming from you,” I shot back with a bitter laugh.
I blinked hard, forcing down the sting behind my eyes.
“You say whatever the hell you want, and I’m supposed to just take it? You never think about how your words cut… or maybe you do, and you like it.”
He leaned in closer, breath hot against my ear.
“You keep throwing around threats like that’s going to save you. Maybe I’ve spoiled you too much. You’ve clearly forgotten exactly who you are—and who owns you.”
Before I could fire back, he mov
