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Chapter 8

Author: Grace
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Threatening and Questioning

It was a quick and harsh change from the cramped closeness of her quarters to the bleak, dark interrogation room.

With each step echoing with the weight of her transgression, Vlad's hold on her wrist remained like a vice as he led her through the Romano estate's maze-like hallways.

The interrogation room was damp and cold, with the subtle, metallic smell of fear in the air.

The oppressive atmosphere was heightened by the stark shadows that danced and writhed on the bare stone walls, created by a single, harsh light fixture buzzing overhead.

The ghostly pressure persisted, a pulsing reminder of Vlad's strength, even after he released her wrist.

He circled her like a predator evaluating its prey, moving with a purposeful, almost lazy grace.

His eyes, those obsidian chips, never left her face as they examined it closely, looking for any sign of dishonesty or resistance.

She shuddered when he said, "the watch, in a low, silky threat."

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