“Let’s get one thing straight, Ali. I’m going to kill you. That’s a done deal.” The words left me in a growl, and I didn’t even try to cover it up. “But if you dare lay a single dirty finger on what’s mine, I’ll fuck you up in ways you can’t even fathom. There won’t be anything quick about it. I’ll take my time—probably even enjoy it a little—and when I’m finally through with you, your own mother won’t recognize what’s left. Understand me?”
