Chapter 135

Daniel's face went pale. He blinked a few more times than necessary, wanting to be sure that he'd heard right. After a little while, he pointed his trembling finger at his chest. "M-me?" He asked. Bellatrix nodded. "Yes, you." "Why do I have to apologize? What did I do wrong?" He demanded, his tone coming out a little harsher than he'd intended. It was then he remembered who exactly it was he was speaking to and one look in Cillian's direction had his face paling and his demeanor reducing to that of a cowering child. "Are you questioning my wife?" He asked and Daniel unconsciously flinched, avoiding his gaze as he shook his head vigorously. "N-no, not at all. I would never question Mrs. Laurent–" "Then what are you waiting for? Get down and apologize." It was easier said than done. Daniel would have loved more than anything, to be out of this situation, no, to be precise, to be out of Cillian's suffocating presence, as soon as possible, but kneeling down in front of all these people wa