Valerie's POV
“How quickly do you want your death?” I shook my head to let him know I don't want to die. I struggled for release from his tight hold.
“Take slow steps back to his office, you can scream at your own risk,” he said. I recognized Mateo’s voice, and I was able to calm down a bit.
He let me go, and I ran back to Leonard's office in fear that he might catch me peeping. Who knows what he would do? I went straight and sat on the sofa, my heart was beating crazily. I was a crying mess. I didn't want this life. How can you torture your fellow man? Is that truly what he does every day? I gagged at the memory of Leonard torturing the man.
“Are you okay?” I looked up to see Mateo standing close to me. I shook my head to let him know I was not fine, his cologne was enough to calm
