Chapter 72

Ruby

“Ruby, do you h-” Newana started as she entered the living room, but froze when she saw what was in front of her. “What the hell? Leave Ruby alone!”

I stood still, being careful not to move. The knife was firmly pressed against my throat by a sweaty hand and I could smell alcohol on the person’s breath.

One move and my carotid artery would be pierced and I would bleed out. I thought of kneeling him down, but if I did that, the knife would still slit my throat.

“Vexon!” Newana shouted.

I could hear Vexon rushing back down the stairs. “Ne- Holy fucking shit! Kace, leave her.”

Kace? Was he holding the knife to me?

Kace chuckled. “Why would I? This whore ruined everything. She ruined my whole plan,” Kace said, slurring his words.

I gulped in fear.

What plan?

Whatever it was, I just wanted to fix it so I could live to see another day. Please, God.

“Kace, we can talk about this rationally. Just leave her alone,” Vexon