Leonardo

“This is interesting.”

My body went into shock. I flinched violently, my blood turning to ice in my veins. That voice—I would recognize it anywhere, even in the depths of hell itself.

My Scarlett.

I turned around slowly, composing my features into what I hoped was a charming smile, though my heart hammered against my ribs like a war drum.

“Having sex with a whore in the hallway. What a king you are.” Her words dripped with venom.

“Who do we have here?” I asked with feigned innocence, desperately trying to salvage what little dignity remained. “My love.”

The endearment felt hollow on my tongue as I forcefully pulled...