Rebirth Into My Second Chance

I pressed down on his wound, and he let out a blood-curdling scream.

The corners of my mouth twitched into a slight smile, hidden behind my mask. "Did Kate get you tangled up in my kidnapping?" I asked.

He howled in pain but stubbornly kept silent.

"So, you think enduring this agony for her is worth it? Then don't expect me to offer you any painkillers." As I spoke, I slapped the area over his heart where he had been stitched up.

I intended to save him, but that didn't mean I didn't want to end him!

Clenching a pen in my hand, I aimed it at his heart. "Are you seriously not going to spill about who's backing you up? How would you like it if I destroyed your heart?"

As the tip of my pen was a mere inch away, he gasped for air. "What you're doing is illegal!"

"And what about you? After all the illegal stuff you've done, weren't you scared then?"

I lifted my arm dramatically, then brought it down swiftly. Daniel screamed again, terrified.

to the room burst open. Max strode in, grabbed my wrist, and took the pen from my

up? How did he

said in a deep voice. He wasn't angry, but there was a hint of regret

did emerge, he said nothing,

he had told Richard about my odd behavior in the elevator the night

my face away, not wanting Max to

time now. In the dark or under stress, you've called Claude's name, screamed for help twice, and lashed out when anyone

me solemnly as if to say I could no longer

assistant!" I ripped off my lab

of my pain, the internal struggle. To save the life of

could end him

"Is this your attitude

had, my greatest desire in this life had always been revenge. "Think it over and tell me your decision." He ignored my tantrum and

my jab coat back,

need to own