ifting her gently from the carpet. "Are you

shook her head, putting on a brave face. "It

his head around. His eyes were dead and cold as he

h on her, I will make you p

na's waist. He turned his back on Kaia

. The apartment fell into a

st. Her entire body shook violently. Cold swea

She planted her hands flat on the blood-staine

the coffee table. She reached out with a trembling hand and

oken glass. The tearing sensation in her waist mixed w

d off the ruined white blouse. A massive, dark purp

and slammed it directly onto the open wound. She threw her head back an

o. She pulled a massive, oversized black silk robe over

he looked at the clock on the wall

ast night to seal their three-month deal. Now, looking at the raw meat, a violent wave of nausea twisted her stomach. The memory of his cruel shove and Seraphina's mocking smile echoed in her mind. Her hands trembled as she grabbed the expensive steak and the organic veg

he freezing darkness. Kaia sat in the chair next to the head of the table. She stared a

avy and stiff. The cold air formed a chilling film over her

he front door unlocked.

eavy, sweet scent of Seraphina's p

d the smell. Acid rose in her th

He stopped when he saw the empty t

as a terrifying shade of gray, an

Are you sick?" he asked, the wo

eyes. She looked at h

out a harsh, mocking laugh. "Playing the victim now? Trying t

ain. He walked straight past

shower turning on in the guest bathroom. She reached out