Marcus's rasping laughter bounced from the walls, smothering the room's tension. Emily's heart accelerated and her eyes shot to the guy who had tormented her far too long. Though he was a mass of blood and sweat, something dark, deliberate in his gaze alerted her that this was not over.
Victor stood, his favouring his injured shoulder, and Daniel strode quickly between Marcus and Emily, openly protective. Shivers down her spine at Daniel's incensed expression. Marcus had planned something dangerous, whatever it was.
Do you think this is done? Marcus scoffs his voice gruff yet laced with venom. You haven't even scratched the surface.
Daniel's fists bunched, his voice plain furious. You have lost, Marcus. You are done.
Marcus laughed wheezily, the sound almost horrific without the hate b
