Kain felt ambushed by Veronica's kiss and was inclined to push her off him until he saw Lucy, and let it slide.

"Miss Craig. Lucy fucking Craig. I save you, and this is how you repay me?" Kain shouted at the already shaken Lucy, gently nudging Veronica out of his way as he made a beeline for Lucy, who felt lost in her own body, like an intruder.

"I... I should leave." Her mouth moved, but she had no idea how the sound came from her.

Kain was now close, an arm’s length, precisely—his hands firmly planted on his hips, his eyes burning with fury.

"Leave? You want to leave?...