I stood my ground, fists clenched, jaw set in determination. My heart pounded in my chest as I faced Lucius. Despite the malevolence radiating from him, there was an undeniable seduction about him, a chilling allure that both frightened and intrigued me. His dominance emanated like a wave, threatening to engulf me.
"Ah, Sebastian," Lucius drawled, his voice dripping with venomous honey. "You think you can save her, but you're too weak. You have no idea what you're capable of becoming."
"Stop playing games, Lucius," I growled, my green eyes locked onto his crimson ones. "Give Aurora back to us."
"Only if you change your leadership style, dear boy," he replied mockingly, and suddenly, my mind was invaded by images so brutal and cruel that they stole my breath away.
The pressure on my bra
