There’s an instant flare of anger in my gut as I see the unmistakable imprints of fingers on her pale skin. “What happened to your neck?” Unable to avoid eye contact any longer, Tiana finally looks at me. “Karlin grabbed me.” Slowly, I nod, rage filling my chest. “Is he responsible for the mark I saw on your jaw?” She nods, and clearly embarrassed, she lowers her eyes from mine. The fucking bastard hurt her. “What else did he do?” The words rumble from my chest as my control starts to slip. She shakes her head. “Nothing that will leave a permanent mark.” My anger increases tenfold, but
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