Imogene Scott

Damien’s eyes are burning into me, and I feel my throat tighten. The words are stuck somewhere between my heart and my mouth. Why the fuck did I take so long to say something? I open my lips, barely a whisper coming out.

“It was a mistake… Jace came on to me at the—”

Before I can finish, Damien grabs Jace by the collar, rage overtaking his face. “You son of a bitch!” he roars, pulling Jace closer and slamming his fist into his face. The sound of the impact is sickening, a harsh crack that echoes through the kitchen. Jace stumbles back, crashing to the floor, clutching...