Katherine’s POV He kept staring at me, jaw clenched, eyes locked on the bloody cloth in my hand. “What is this?” I repeated, louder this time. He scoffed. “Who the hell told you you could come into my room snooping around without my permission?” he snapped, voice raised. I didn’t flinch. “What is this?” I yelled back, lifting the shirt higher. “I’m not playing games, Andrew—I just want to know what the hell I’m holding.” “It’s a shirt! Damn it, Katherine!” he groaned, running a hand through his wet hair as he turned away from me, pacing toward the bed. “I can see it’s a damn shirt!” I shot back, following him, holding it out like a weapon. “But why is there blood on it?” He turned sharply, his footsteps heavy as he took a step toward me. His eyes darkened—cold, distant, dangerous.

