Chapter 61

Serena POV

I stood frozen by the counter with my hand still pressed to my mouth as Tobias’s words lashed out venomously.

“You don’t get to talk to me that way, boy.” Tobias snarled with his wrinkled face twisting with venom. “You might lead the Hellfangs now, but don’t forget who paved the way for you. Who built this empire before you could even hold a gun?” He stepped closer with his chest heaving with barely contained fury. “You’re nothing compared to me. Just a footnote beneath my boot.”

Myles didn’t flinch. Instead, I heard a low and dangerous growl rumbled from his throat.

“Do it again,” he dared with his voice so cold it made me shiver in terror. “I dare you.”

Tobias blinked rapidly, clearly taken aback. For a man like him, who was used to absolute obedience, this was a shock. His lips immediately curled into a sneer.

“You’ve grown arrogant.”

He raised his hand again, but this time, Myles moved faster. His fingers clamped around