Chapter 2 - Dominic Unleashes Elena From The Cruel Iron Chains
The heavy coastal wind howled against the white stone pillars as Dominic stepped closer to the trembling young housekeeper.
His charcoal-gray suit jacket brushed against the rusted iron links that bound Elena’s wrists high above her head.
“Where is the key, Victoria?” Dominic demanded, his voice dropping into a register so chilling that the temperature seemed to plummet.
Victoria stood frozen near the terrace doors, her manicured fingers clutching her burgundy silk robe as color drained entirely from her face.
“I... I don't have it! She stole a diamond ring from my vanity and deserved to be taught a lesson!” Victoria shrieked defensively.
Dominic didn't even dignify her hysterical lie with a response, reaching into his pocket to retrieve a heavy brass utility tool.
With practiced, mechanical precision, he wedged the tool into the antique padlock securing the chains to the pergola beam.
With a sharp metallic snap, the heavy iron lock shattered into pieces, releasing the weight from Elena’s bruised wrists.
Elena stumbled forward, her exhausted legs giving way under her, but Dominic caught her safely against his chest before she hit the marble.
May you like
“You’re safe now, Elena,” Dominic murmured softly, his fierce eyes locking onto Victoria with lethal, uncompromised intent.
***
Related Stories
