Chapter 15

Miles' POV

I watched the terror bloom in Hailey's eyes as realization sank in - this was no mere audition, but something far more sinister.

The foolish girl's chest heaved with panicked breaths as I loomed over her, savoring the scent of her fear.

"Wh-what is this?" she stammered, trying in vain to wrench herself from my iron grip. "If you think I'll just go along with your sick games..."

I tsked in mock disappointment, giving her a little shake like one would a disobedient pup. "Such naivete ill-becomes you, my dear. I admired that charming pluck when you dared speak out against me before. But now?"

My lip curled in a cruel sneer as I drank in her vulnerability. "Now I find that foolish pride merely primes you as the perfect new plaything to break."

Hailey's eyes flashed with impotent fury. "You're deranged! I don't know what kind of power you think you have over me, but I swear if you don't let me go this instant-"

"You'll