Millie’s eyes widened as she felt the sharp point against her skin, and she let out a soft gasp.

“Let her go!” Marcus’ face twisted with rage and concern.

“Put away your gun first,” Leon retorted, his voice filled with determination.

Upon seeing Millie in obvious discomfort, he swiftly put away his gun without another word.

“Watch her. If Fiona ever threatens Millie again, I’ll make her wish for a quick death,” Marcus commanded Leon, his voice laced with cold fury.

Leon’s grip on the pen loosened, and he quickly let go of Millie, tossing the pen aside. He then shifted his attention to Fiona and walked toward her.

look at Millie’s reddening neck and a glare at Fiona, Marcus took Millie’s hand and

eyes flicking to Marcus. His face was still set in a mask of anger, his hands gripping

to exact revenge on Fiona bubbled within her. If not for the law, she would have taken

past few days had been a nightmare. Fiona’s malicious schemes had left Millie wounded, violated. The evidence she had searched against

temple had been a cathartic release of her

around,

all I want is to keep you safe,” he said, his voice soft but

feared death, but now the prospect terrified him. If something were to happen to him, who would be there to protect Millie? He

the bright cityscape beyond the window, his head shaking slowly

was nestled against

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