crashed into the wall. He descended the sweeping marble stairs, his long legs taking the step

cal strike team. They hit the crowd on the ground floor, violently shoving

in the air, preparing to deliver a second, devastat

idn't shout or draw weapons. Two guards seamlessly intercepted Beatrice's arm mid-swing, twisting it just enough to make her gasp and drop to he

ut the moment his eyes focused on the man standing in the shadows just behind the guards, Dax's kne

ained an imposing, silent figure of absolute au

e sharp glass slicing into his expensive trousers. He wrapped the l

ed, wild with panic. She flailed her arms, her na

xposed wrist, drawing a thin line of blood. He grabbed her

me," he said, his voice a low, commanding rumbl

gh her panic. She slowly raised her head. Her amber eyes, swim

lifting her effortlessly into his chest. Azura was swallowed by t

-blooded CEO in New York, a man who never showed public em

h!" he stuttered, sweat pouring down his face.

owly. His eyes swept over Dax with the cold d

ingly polite as he addressed the stunned crowd. "The Mcintosh family does not tolerate assault on these prem

d, his voice barely above a whisper, yet it carried a lethal weight. It wasn't a public declaration of affection; it was the

her entire life, let out a pathetic wh

He saw his uncle holding his "date." Colby's mouth opene

by physically recoiled, instantly shutting

t toward the private VIP elevator. The

es of the crowd, the silence in the small box became de

urning, humiliated pride. She pushed her hands a

her like iron bands, pressing her closer. "Sto

of his heartbeat against her cheek.

heavy double doors open, strode across the massive, luxurious livi

immediately pulled the suit jacket tighter aro

d up and violently yanked his tie loose.

ather let Colby parade you around like a cheap whore, and let those animals tear your clot