Chapter 53
Dermos's POV
The way he stared at me struck fear into me.
He had enough time to do as he wanted.
But for some reason, he shook his head.
“I could easily still shoot you,” he muttered, pointing the gun at me. “But not today. Count yourself a lucky man,” he said flatly.
“And woman,” he added as he turned to Ariella.
My men began firing shots at his men, forcing his guards to retreat.
Valerio lowered his weapon but didn’t look any less ready.
He walked off slowly.
“Don’t ever mistake today for mercy,” he called back calmly. “You step on my land again, I won’t talk first.”
“Try me,” I replied.
His gaze flicked to Ariella, still on the ground but scrambling backwards now.
“Keep your pet leashed,” he added dryly. “She bites,” he added, clamping his teeth together.
Then
