Chapter 55

It’s not exactly a romance worth shouting from the rooftops, but for a man like him, it’s a sign he gives a shit about me. It’s his way of loving and protecting and giving his all. As screwed up as he is, he felt outraged for what Rick did and exacted punishment befitting the crime.

He wouldn’t have done it that way if Alexi didn’t care. He wouldn’t have killed him at all.

Maybe I am as screwed up as he because I understand it and love him for it.

“I kill people, Cam, and sometimes, I don’t feel anything about it. Remorse is not always a given when I feel it’s justified.”

He tries to shock me with an honest reply and a neutral tone. Testing me to be sure I accept this is who he is. Seeing if I will up and run, but I stay put.

“So do soldiers, protecting their country. No one hates them for doing what is necessary. You do what you were raised to and what is needed to keep your empire safe. To keep me safe.” I point out, confirming he has nothing to fear