Chapter 23
Malachi…
Panic collided into my chest, realization dawned to me. I watched as Valeriane’s eyes widened in surprise, my eyes darting to her hand, the red mark surrounding her hand, one caused by me.
My throat went dry. I felt my lips quivering with anxiety.
A nervous chill crawled down my chest, the room fell silent.
Valeriane’s gaze remained on me, filled with shock and fear.
In an instant regret sucked me away, I never let myself lose control, it hasn’t happened in years.
I felt my stomach twisting in annoyance, knowing I messed with one of my rules, I’m never supposed to hurt my submissive, only in the bedroom, I knew the fear that covered her eyes, was something I never wanted to see again.
She tried hard to hide it, her eyes flickering with pain, when I pulled aw
