Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 198

Based on his years as a doctor, Gideon knew for certain-his face was ruined beyond recognition.

No amount of plastic surgery could save him now; the skin on his face had been slashed so brutally, it was barely holding together in shreds.

Even the most hardened kidnappers, men who'd seen it all, couldn't help swallowing hard at the sight.

They already knew just how ruthless this man could be-they'd witnessed it firsthand last time.

Yet here they were, caught by him again, all because of the same woman.

A scream tore through the tense silence.

Elise had never seen anything so horrific. Her legs threatened to give out, her stomach twisted in agony, and panic forced her to break.

"I'll talk I'll tell you everything! It was him, all him! I don't know anything else, I swear!"

Sobbing, Elise dropped to her knees, pressing her forehead to the floor, begging for mercy.

"Please, sir, for the sake of my baby-just let me go!"

Victor's laugh was cold and sharp, a predator's smile devoid of pity.

"Ms. Harrison, that baby isn't mine. I'm not feeling particularly merciful."

was the woman

anything

wracked his body, Gideon forced himself

did it, all of it! Leave her and... my child out of this. If you want revenge,

soon as he finished speaking, the heavy front doors burst

stood framed in the doorway, a storm of rage radiating from him. The light behind him masked

him and shrugged, strolling

clapped Magnus on the shoulder. "She's all yours

and glanced back, his voice dripping with mockery. "You've been played for a fool, Magnus. Maybe next time, I'll send you a proper

two of them,

never felt

with fury as he closed the door, shutting out

stared up at

dark eyes fixed coldly on her-filled with

Inside, she shattered completely.

to beg, to

was a lie, that Magnus shouldn't believe any

her, a tidal wave that stole her breath and seized her throat. Her lips trembled, her teeth chattered, and

and struck her across the face- hard. The blow cracked through

in her cheek, nearly knocking her

twisted through her abdomen, worse than she'd ever

hope-one last desperate