Camilla's POV
“She hit you?” Malakai asked calmly... too calmly. But the chill in his voice made me tremble. His hand came to my cheek, the exact spot, caressing it with painful tenderness.
"You didn't have to punish her," I whispered.
His jaw remained tight, and though his eyes still held me in the gentlest way, there was no mistaking the storm gathering beneath the surface.
"Gianna disobeyed me, and you got hurt because of it. There is no way I could let that slide, Lily."
My heart raced at his words. I wasn’t sure anymore if he meant the punishment he’d already given... or one that was coming.
He picked up the clear pouch of chocolate, one I assumed he'd gotten on his way back, and handed it to me.
"Eat some. I’ll be back to apply ointment to your face," he said, rising to his f
