***Content Warning*** This chapter contains themes and subjects that may be distressing to others. This scene includes topics such as s****l Assault and coercion. Please read at your own risk.
Rowan
I watched her walk away from me feeling like something integral was drifting farther from my reach. The look of pain and disappointment on her face when I sent her away hurt me, but I knew Heather. I knew the vitriol and hate in her heart and I didn't want to put Liz through any of it. I wanted to spare her. Plus, Heather wouldn't talk unless she had me to herself.
The second Elizabeth disappeared around the corner, my attention snapped back to the viper standing in front of me. My eyes narrowed, and I poured every ounce of dominance outward. Heather flinched. But, to her credit, she recov
