The fact that Axel even thought about using María José at all makes me want to smash his head into multiple pieces.
I should have killed him earlier… the jerk!
I needed to do something. I must ensure that scum doesn't use María José. She needed me now more than ever to protect her from other men.
What could I do?
Hold up…
A dark amusement curled in my chest.
Oh.
Oh.
This changed things.
I hadn't planned on interfering in Axel's life more than necessary, but if Rosa was in the equation…
Well.
It would be fun to play with that.
An idea took root in my mind, blooming with dangerous possibilities.
I will act on it tomorrow.
For now…
I had a girl to see.
I turned and slipped away from the door, heading up the stairs, following the pull of María José's presence like a wolf drawn to the scent of prey.
The hallway was quiet, lined with doors that led to rooms belonging to people who didn't matter.
But hers…
Fifth door down.
I stopped in front of it, inhaling deeply.
