The one where he snaps

~ Nikolai ~

Karl surged to the surface like a wildfire, straining to attack the kid.

"Snap his hand right now!" he growled inside my head.

I struggled against him fiercely. It was even harder because deep down, I wanted to do the same thing. I didn't want him touching Bella.

There aren't many times that I actually win against Karl but this time, I managed.

I guess I was strengthened because I didn't think Bella would appreciate me breaking her pop idol's hand in front of her.

So instead, I pinned the kid with a deadly look. He caught my eye and immediately backed up.

He let go of her immediately, a scared look flashing across his eyes.

"I-I have to go," he muttered.

"I'll see you at the next meeting, Mr Rover," Bella called to him, completely oblivious to our little exchange.

He hurried away without a word, throwing an uneasy look over his shoulder at me.

The manager stopped to shake her hand as well. "Thank you, Mrs Bella. You did an amazing job. I look forward to concluding this c