The sharp metallic scent of blood hit his nose.
And beneath it, he heard Julien's voice, venomous and furious.
"Fucking bitch. Sneaking around with other men behind my back? I guess I've been too lenient with you these past few days."
The sound tore through him.
The sharp crack of the whip.
Then her scream.
A numbness spread through his entire body, cold and paralyzing right before rage exploded in its place. Every muscle locked tight as he shot upward, gripping the railing. In one swift movement, he vaulted over it and lunged blindly into the room.
He hit the floor in a heavy thud, boots striking hard.
The scent of blood was suffocating in here.
His gaze snapped to its source
And something feral inside him snapped.
