Azalea

The hatred in Chiara’s eyes was real and terrifying. In that moment, I realized with growing horror that she wasn’t here to rescue me. She was here because she saw me as a threat to her relationship with Leo.

She had no idea what kind of monster she was engaged to.

“Tell me,” she snapped, her voice rising as she grabbed the hem of my dress. “Why should I believe a single word that comes out of your lying mouth, bitch?”

“Please, Chiara, just listen to me,” I begged, trying to stay calm. “Leo is not who you think he is. He’s a monster. He kidnapped me and threatened...