Page 95 of Filthy Royal

Damien stayed where he was. “You’re not going anywhere.”

She raised her palms. “Don’t make me hurt you.”

“You gotta do what you gotta do. Same as me.” He stepped between her and the exit.

While they no longer shared fated-mate marks, somehow, she still felt his fury like a roiling wave inside her, amplifying all her emotions.

The walls around them shook.

“Um, bro?” The kid again. “You saw the flying chair and the cell wall, right? You sure this is a good plan?”

The stubborn male didn’t hesitate. “Yes.”

“Really? I mean, that’s what you said last time and, no offense, but you and plans…”

Damien’s shoulders bunched. “Sheis the key to reaching Darvish.”

“Right, but—”

“Maddox. Outside.” Damien bit out each word. “Put down the chair. Guard the door.”

“The door’s not going anywhere.”

Damien never once took his gaze from her. “How about this smart-ass? You go guard the door, or I contact Alexi’s pregnant omega and tell her that you and her sister have been sneaking out to see each other when you think no one’s watching.”

“What?” The kid froze. “How the hells do you know about that?”

“I didn’t for sure. Until now.”

“That’s just—”

“Maddox, now!”

“Sheesh, okay.” The kid dropped the chair back in the center of the room. “But I’m taking the taser with me!” He stomped toward the door. “Brothers! Way more trouble than they’re worth.”

Under other circumstances, Scarlett might have smiled. Seeing Damien as an older brother was eye-opening—and way too endearing.

But this was no smiling situation.

This was a showdown she could not afford to lose.

The door slid shut with a thud. The cage in the corner rattled louder.

“Now, where were we?” Damien’s gaze fused with hers.

7

SCARLETT

“You were about to let me go.” Scarlett tipped her chin, refusing to be intimidated.

“Not how I remember it.” Damien stalked toward her.

She stayed right where she was. “I don’t want to hurt you, but I will. I’m dangerous.”

He stepped closer. “Believe me, Omega, between the two of us, I’m the one to fear.”

If only.“You can’t touch me.”

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