Chapter19:Crimson Revenge

Maximus I inhaled deeply, savoring the acrid taste of the smoke as it clawed at my senses, a cruel reminder that the impending torment I envisioned would be far less bitter than the smoldering resentment within me. How dare that bitch touch what belonged to me? She’d fucking regret it. I’d make sure she regretted her own existence and she would beg for the mercy she'd never receive. "I've warned you time and again, Max. Never let others have a turn with your playthings," Leonardo's words slithered out, his irritation evident as he ignited a cigarette, “But you ignored me. The bitches we keep for our amusement—always keep them in line, Max. So how did this one slip through your fingers? Have you seen the fucking fingerprints on Maya's face? Her fingerprints stained that skin, and that cut, don’t you fucking think only we should be the ones creating such details?” "I had her under control, Leo. I made it crystal clear she'd never lay a hand on her—she was confined to mere words. I didn't