The Man’s Decree – Chapter 6131

Dominic's arm stayed frozen, fingers still hooked around the shattered collar. Color had drained past pale into bone-deep gray, his teeth knocked together with a dry clack.

Jared stood motionless, eyes roaming over the gathered pursuers. The calm on his face held no ripple, like someone idly watching ants crawl underfoot.

That lack of ripple sliced straight through Dominic's nerves. He could have handled Jared screaming, Jared charging headlong, even Jared flailing wildly.

A raging man was still human, openings could be found.

But the Jared before him was too silent. Silent like someone who had not just watched his woman violated. Silent like something no longer bound to breath and pulse.