Chapter 270

Those words were directed more at her than Cillian. Bellatrix knew, she could tell from the way Damien's eyes flickered down to her and he offered her that insane smile of his. “So thread carefully.” Her chest tightened, her fingers twitched and the urge to turn and bolt out of the orphanage that very moment and return to her son, made her feet itch. But she stayed, because she knew even if she managed to run today, her leaving was as good as signing Damien up to be her enemy. She didn't want more danger to happen to Charlie. So, she sucked it up, patching up the cracks in her expression and seeming as unfazed as ever. The pain of her nails digging into her palm helped her accomplish the mission with ease. “What's the meaning of this, Damien?” Cillian asked at last and she turned around, facing him, while Damien casually sauntered forward, stuffing his hand into his pocket. “I always knew you were a loose screw, but threatening my son–” before he could finish, Damien barked a laugh. Be