Once, Jaxon might've softened at Aubrey's tears. Now, all he felt was disgust and irritation. Without hesitation, he pried her fingers off him, spun around, and seized her by the throat, shoving her away. "Aubrey, did I give you too much leash, letting you act this bold?"
His eyes darkened, a dangerous fury brewing in them.
"I didn't—" Aubrey's heart skipped, and she shook her head instinctively. Scrambling to her feet, she propped herself up on trembling hands, driven by panic to flee. But Jaxon's glance at a nearby bodyguard was enough. In seconds, the guard pinned her to the floor.
Jaxon grabbed her chin, squeezing so hard it felt like her jaw might shatter. "Aubrey, I gave you a chance to walk away. You didn't take it. So now, I'll make things right. You messed with Margot before—ti
