Chapter 56

Donovan tumed to Giselle with a burning glace , his voice cold and cutting . " But Zachary … he's the one line you must never cross . If you dare to go against my warning and mess with him , I'll make your life a living hell . You have no idea what I'm capable of " Giselle shuddered slightly . His words felt like knives slicing straight into her chest , sharper than anything she had ever heard .

For the first time in her life , genuine pain flickered in her eyes as she glared at him with fury . Then , without warning , she slapped him hard across the face . The sharp sting spread across Donovan's cheek . He froze , caught off guard , momentarily speechless . " I don't need you to introduce me to anyone ! iselle laughed bitterly , her voice trembling with rage . " Countless men are dying to have me . But what I want …. is the Kanes !

She locked eyes with him , revealing the venomous truth behind her schemes . " To be honest , Donovan , I plan to seduce Zachary and then throw him away . " I want him to suffer . I want him to know what heartbreak feels like . I'll tear him apart , not because I care about him , but because I can't destroy you directly . I'll in the person you care about most instead . " Before she could finish , Donovan snapped . Ina flash , bis hand shot out and gripped her throat tightly .

His furious eyes bored into her , and the strength in his grasp made her feel like her neck could snap at any moment . " Youvile woman … " he growled through clenched teeth . " If you truly dare to do that , I'll kill you right here . I'll erase you from this world without a second thought . His chest heaved with fury . Giselle gasped for breath , struggling helplessly against his iron grip . But she wasn't ready to die - not here , not like this .

Summoning all her strength , she slammed her knee upward , alming for his most vulnerable spot . Her self - defense training paid off . The blow hit its mark With a strangled groan of pain , Donovan released her , stumbling back instinctively . In a fit of rage , he shoved her roughly onto the bed . Giselle coughed violently , drawing in desperate breaths . As the air returned to her lungs , she let out a broken laugh , one that was full of bittemess and defiance .

" Donovan , I wamed you to call off that ridiculous marriage , " she rasped . " Since you refused , I guess it's time for me to show you exactly who I am . Why should I play rice when you never do ? Like I said , I'll do anything to get what I want . " Donovan stared down at her , his emotions chung violently . Anger . Disgust . Frustration . And something else he couldn't name - something dangerous . He had always thought she was just a wild sose with a few thorns .

He never imagined she was this poisonous this lethal . The room tell into heavy silence . He glared at her , but slowly , luscold gaze grew distant , unfocused . His body burned uncomfortably , heat crawling under his skin . " Afterall Il your scheming this is what you wanted , isn't it ? " he muttered darldy , stepping toward her . " You just wanted to end up in my bed . " Before she could seat , he grabbed her and forced her down agatst the mattress .