Camila's POV
I pulled back instantly, frowning hard. My head spun more at how calm Malakai looked than at the words themselves.
"Wh- why say that all of a sudden?" I forced out. We had talked about this before and agreed Arthur would pay with his life, but that it would be by my hands. Though I was not yet ready—I hadn't thought of the best way to dish his death.
"The timing of those photos is too convenient. I have no doubt he did this. How could he even take you to that place and do that to you?" Malakai dragged both palms over his face, his chest heaving. "f**k. I want his death to be slow."
I covered my mouth. My lips quivered. "You don't blame me?"
"Never, lovely," he said without hesitation.
"This dents your reputation," I murmured, my voice small. "You don't have to hide how
