Chapter 55

Ryan's POV I watched Serena walk away with Julian's hand firmly holding hers. Something primal and dark clawed at my insides. Something primal and dark clawed at my insides. I wanted nothing more than to charge after them and rip Julian's hand away, but I couldn't. Not here. Not now. "Looks like my dear niece-in-law has found herself a new lover," Kane's oily voice slithered into my consciousness. "As your uncle, let me give you some advice—women need to be coaxed. And if coaxing doesn't work..." His voice dropped to a menacing whisper. "Make them fear you." He paused dramatically, savoring the tension crackling through the room. "Once they fear you, they'll never dare to betray you again." I watched as Kane shot a meaningful glance at Ivy, who visibly shuddered under his gaze. "What exactly do you want?" I stepped closer, my patience wearing thin. "How does damaging Blackwood benefit you in any way?" I grabbed Kane's collar, nearly lifting him from his wheelchair. The action was impul