The mafia King's Pet [M×M]
The hooded figure handed him a red hot rod, with an emblem attached to the ending.
That was the shadow unit sigil. James looked at me with an emotionless face, then with practiced movement, he lifted his shirt where the same small mark was at his lower abdomen region.
My heart shook.
I understood immediately what he was trying to tell me. The pains and trauma I had from Damon branding me came back alive, and for a moment throughout the forced ritual ceremony, I hesitated, fear flashing in my eyes.
But James' stare grounded me, like a strong unwavering pillar that refused to let go of me.