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“Ready?” I ask Knox. He meets my eyes, and his brow lowers. I’m asking him to trust me—and in turn, I’m trusting him. We’ll be in this together. After seeming to mull it over, he grins. I knew I read him right. We lift Jack by his arms. His feet drag between us, still bound, and he makes a few attempts to get free from us. Finally, we reach the edge of the cliff. We throw him to the ground, and his Adam’s apple bobs with his harsh swallow. The fear is real now. I think he’s finally getting it through his thick skull. It isn’t as intoxicating as Violet’s fear. At the thought of Violet, my chest tightens. Rage goes through me when I look at him—at what he almost did to her. I peel the tape off his mouth. He spits into the dirt beside him. “What—” “Shut up,” I hiss. “Here’s what’s going to happen. You’re going to tell me—in excruciating detail—what you planned to do to Violet Reece.” He stares at me for a moment. I wonder what she ever saw in him, because all I see is poison. “And if I don’t?” I let him see how devoid of emotion I truly am. It’s easy to let the veil drop sometimes. I let out my demons around Violet—in the gym, in the woods—and on the ice, occasionally. When we’re hard-pressed for a win and there’s no other options. Becoming something people fear just adds another layer to my personality. Two parts charm, one part insanity. And a powerful family name to boot. I give him a smile. The sort that feels crazy—and must look it, by the way his eyes widen. “If you don’t, I’ll make sure you never touch a football again.” “You wouldn’t. You—” “I’m the worst monster you’ve ever come across.” I toss my phone to Knox. “Film it.” I leave him lying on the ground. He swallows and pushes himself up. The flashlight comes on, illuminating his face, and he gulps again. His eyes dance around, like he’s trying to come up with a good enough lie. A good enough excuse. But here’s the thing: there is no such thing. He wanted to take what’s mine. He wanted to hurt her in the worst way he could think of. He wanted to steal and take and destroy her. But she has a meaner, scarier, crazier stalker. Me. And I’ll protect her with every breath in my body. -- Read now in KU: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SSCR1XL Audible: https://adbl.co/3A1vzBr