{Warning: There will be brutality in this chapter}
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The Dusker Heir was forced back into his fragile human form, bleeding and broken.
Before he could hit the floor, Daniel reached out and clamped a heavy, armoured hand around Ken's throat. With cruel, effortless power, he hoisted the boy into the air and slammed his head back-first into the bloodied marble roof.
The stone cracked under the impact, sending dust and debris raining down on them.
Livia screamed in utter panic and unbridled rage, her voice echoing frantically through the ruined estate.
"GET YOUR FUCKING HANDS OFF MY SON!"
"DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH HIM!"
"STAY AWAY FROM HIM! STAY AWAY!"
"I'LL KILL YOU! I'LL KILL YOU ALL!"
"I WILL DESTROY YOU WRETCHED NOMRADS!"
She thrashed against the metallic chains binding her to the wall, the iron links cutting deep into her skin and drawing blood. But her agonising wails sounded like sweet, melodious music to Daniel's ears.
