Carlino’s POV When his hands reached his waist, I expected him to pull a gun, but he didn’t. The sharp hiss of leather cut through the silence as he ripped his belt out. The silver buckle caught the dim light for a split second before it came flying at my face. I moved. My hand shot up, catching the belt inches before it struck. The force ran through my arm, steady and alive, connecting me directly to him. I didn’t pull away. I held it there, tight between us, my eyes locked onto his. “Is this how it ends, Malder?” My voice came out low, rough. “Like this? After everything we bled for?” His jaw tightened, but he didn’t answer. His silence said more than words ever could. “Say something,” I pressed, my voice desperate, my grip tightening around the belt. “Or are you just going to swing and pretend it’s justice?” I have never been desperate before, that wasn't a skill I was trained to acquire. His lips curled slightly. “Justice?” he repeated, voice quiet. “You don’t even know wha
Read more