Maria’s Pov The house was quiet when we arrived. I stepped in first, my men followed behind me, dragging the woman and child in. The girl was unconscious. The woman… barely holding herself together. Good. Fear keeps people in place. The nerve of her, pretending not to know me. As if that could save her. Pathetic. “Take them to the guest room,” I said calmly, not looking back. “Lock it. No mistakes.” “Yes, ma’am.” They moved quickly. I watched as they dragged them away, that bitch still trying to struggle weakly. Really pathetic. Although she looks slightly different from the last time I saw her… well, that’s what pain can do. “Secure the house,” I added, my voice colder now. “If we lose this guest… our lives won’t be enough to compensate Malachi.” That made them pause. Then they nodded. “We understand.” Good. They knew what was at stake. I didn’t wait any longer. I turned and walked down the hallway toward Malachi’s study. Each step steady...my breath was controlled. B
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