Author’s POV His voice made everyone go silent. Declan's jaw tightened as, “Where are your f*****g manners, Xavier Stone?” Declan hissed. “Did you think about manners when you dragged my wife here?” Xavier snapped. His hand tightened around her hand, his veins popping out from his skin. “You are arguing with me for this low bi-” “I dare you to complete the sentence,” he said, cutting Declan’s words. Every word Xavier spoke carried a warning that sent shivers down everyone’s spine. Declan’s eyes turned blood red, making everything go silent. The environment was thick with danger; no one dared to interfere between them. Iris’s heart raced, her hands trembling with extreme fear that clutched her like a twisting wound. The woman standing there swiftly gulped and came forward, wanting I

