ALINA’S POV
My eyes widened at the horrifying sight that greeted me.
Lucian had the sleeves of his black dress shirt rolled up as he punched the shit out of a guard. All twenty guards who were supposed to be stationed outside were in here.
Well, that explains their absence.
All the men were badly bruised, and it didn’t seem as though Lucian was anywhere near done with them
“I told you nothing is allowed in or out of this premises without my permission! And what did you do? You let her sneak out!” Lucian yelled between punches
The guard in question was a huge guy. I was sure that if he hadn’t been, he would’ve passed out by now.
“S–sorry, Boss.” The guard wheezed out
Lucian stopped his assault on him and turned to face the rest. They took a couple of steps back in fright.
“How did one tiny woman bypass all twenty of you, huh?” His voice was venomous “You were all hired because you came highly recommended–special forces, every last one of you, but what I realized today is that you’re just a bunch of fucking morons!”
His voice boomed, echoing through the room like a clap of thunder.
I had never seen Lucian this furious before. It terrified the bejesus out of me. Now I understood why Ace hadn’t wanted me to come in here. It looked like a war zone–if I could even call it that.
Lucian looked so lethal, so out of control, that I at last understood why people thought he was in the mafia
“You!” Lucian barked, pointing at a younger guard. I recognized him, it was the same man who had grabbed my arm when I tried to leave earlier today, “Come here.” He beckoned with his index finger.
He was visibly shaking as he stepped forward. I couldn’t help but feel bad for him. I don’t wish to be in his position.
Lucian’s hand shot out, gripping his collar as soon as he was within arm’s reach
“You’re new,” Lucian regarded him coldly.
“Y–yes.. b–boss.” He stuttered.
“I was told you laid your hands on my woman
“N–no, b–boss, 1—L‘
Lucian chuckled darkly at how nervous he was. “Didn’t anyone tell you you’re never allowed to touch her? Maybe I need to use you as an example.. so the rest will learn.” His voice was calm, almost casual, and that only made it all the more terrifying. “What hand did you touch her with?”
Lucian dragged him over to a nearby workbench covered with various tools. “Which one?”
“Id–didn’t know, Boss” The young guard pleaded, his voice thick with fear.
“Right it is.” Lucian picked up a pair of pliers, testing how sharp they were before bringing them toward the guard’s right hand.
“Stop!”
I didn’t even know when the scream tore out of my throat.
Every head in the room snapped toward me. Before I realized what I was doing, my body was already moving–slowly approaching Lucian the way one would approach a wounded wolf.
Lucian’s eyes locked onto mine, it was filled with rage, relief, pain.. but mostly rage.
“Please, let go of him.” My voice trembled. My heart thumped like a drum against my ribs.
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6:28 AM
Chapter 16
“Why should I?” Lucian smirked, and it sent a shudder through me. “You’re the reason I’m hurting him.”
“I know.. just–just let him go, please.” I begged, my voice breaking
Lucian’s grip tightened around the guard’s wrist, making him wince.
“You’re hurting him.”
I know, “It’s your fault!” Lucian spat. “The more you defile me, the more others pay for it.” His words were hand and sharp, slicing through me.
“I know! I know I was wrong! Please, just let him go!” I cried out. My legs gave out beneath me, and I dropped to my knees. “Please..”
Lucian finally released the guard’s wrist, much to my relief. The guard scrambled away from him, nearly stumbling over himself. clutching his red, bruised wrist with his good hand as he returned to the others.
I saw Lucian’s legs first, then he squatted before me. His face came into view only a second later, and he gripped my jaw in a tight hold, forcing me to look at him.
“Get out!” He yelled.
was confused. How was I supposed to leave if he was holding me in place!
“Do not make me repeat myself. He growled.
At his firm command, all twenty guards rushed out of the room, some of them limping, none of them bold enough to disobey. “No–don’t leave me here alone with him. I pleaded silently in my head. But alas it was useless,
They all left.
A smirk curled Lucian’s lips the moment we were alone. It was dark. Dangerous,
“Now, what am I going to do with you?” He muttered
The smirk on his face darkened considerably.
Oh no.
