I stumbled, the world around me spinning as Atlas attacked Damien. I covered my eyes at the sound of Damien’s jaw cracking and Atlas’ heavy breaths.
Atlas was saying something, probably yelling several profanities but I couldn’t hear him over the sound of Damien’s laughter and his previous words.
It sunk into me and my legs felt like jelly as I recalled how he got that video. I was a fool, a two-bit i***t who allowed myself to be used and manipulated by another man.
My hands reached into my hair as a sob escaped my lips. My grip tightened and I heard Damien again.
“Continue! Keep hitting me! But nothing will change the fact that in a few minutes, that video will be live—”
“You scum!” Atlas raised him. “I’ll kill you right now, I—”
“Atlas, stop.” I found my voice.
“But, Juli—”
