An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Jayden sneered. “Look around you. Everyone here follows my orders. If you act recklessly, you’ll be shot!”

“Mr. Rhys, bullets stray. Just give up,” Diego bragged. He knew the folks in Dragonmarsh often fought among themselves and began to enjoy the show.

“Rhys, if you want to stay alive, surrender now. Otherwise, you’ll regret it!” Vivian and her arrogantly. group declared “Jayden, you’re playing with fire,” Dustin warned.

He added, “Out of respect for General Murray, I don’t want violence. Leave now, and we can forget what happened. But if you keep protecting Diego, I won’t show you mercy.”

“Mercy?” Jayden laughed and thought Dustin was a fool. “Dustin, who do you think you are to threaten me? I can kill you with just a word!”

his fingers, and all the soldiers behind him pointed their guns

say?” Dustin

deaf? I

face and lifted him. Jayden’s face twisted like he was caught

“How dare you!”

“Release Mr. Murray!”

dare

as picking a flower. I have no reason to kneel,” Dustin

general’s family!” Jayden threatened in pain. “I warn you, let me go now, or you’ll pay for this with

a disgrace. Your father obviously didn’t teach you a thing, so

screamed in agony. He doubled over and nearly vomited. But Dustin’s hand prevented it, and Jayden struggled,