"Bring her to Sia's door," Sean commanded, his dark eyes locked onto the screen monitoring his wife's quiet room. "I want my wife to see what happens to traitors in this house."
Gumay's heavy tactical boots made no sound as he dragged the bound, gagged maid through the shadow-draped central corridor. The woman's eyes were wide with sheer terror, her knees buckling against the cold marble floor with every step.
Behind them, the faint click of a door latch echoed through the silent hallway as Elena stepped out from her private chambers, her face pale and hair disheveled.
"What is the meaning of this, Gumay?" Elena demanded, her voice cracking as she saw her personal servant pinned against the wall. "Release her at once!"
Gumay did not even turn to face her, his massive gloved hand m
