Everly tried to break free, the veins on her pale neck standing out. "Let me go! You have no idea what you're doing!"My father looked down at them, his eyes like he was observing two dying insects.His voice was flat, making the hall feel even colder. "When you ordered my son to be beaten, did you consider the consequences?"Then, he turned to me. The murderous frost in his eyes softened. "Jax, what do you want to do with them?"I dragged my injured ankle, stepping towards Brian. Each step was a searing agony, but the fury boiling in my bones kept me going.I grabbed the collar of his shirt and hauled him to his feet."What you did to me," I snarled, "I'm going to return the favor. Doubled."I swung my fist, a heavy punch that shattered his nose. Then I slammed his face against the marble floor, grinding it hard.Still not satisfied, I yanked him up by his hair and slapped him again.Brian's mouth was full of blood, his cheeks swollen, but he continued to curse, "You bastard! You just
Read more