“I … hate you, Lucien! I hate you more than anything!”
Laura’s voice rang through the bedroom, sharp and unwavering despite the tears gathering in her eyes. Her hatred for the man standing before her was so overwhelming that even looking at him felt unbearable.
“You’re a nightmare I never want to relive! And if everything happening right now really is a nightmare, I’d rather wake up and never sleep again for the rest of my life!”
Instead of taking offense, Lucien let out a quiet laugh.
The sound echoed through the room, sending a shiver down Laura’s spine.
“And you, my little b***h, are the only thing that makes that nightmare beautiful.”
Before Laura could respond, he slammed her back against the wall with even greater force. The back of her head struck the hard surface, making her
