Chapter 5 CRASH The shattering of a water gloss interrupted Dominics unfinished declaratie || i junged from his embrace 1ke a startled rabba youre awake she rushed to the bedside , tears a appearing on command .
How do you fer ? Does it hurt ? This is all my fool .
Arianas pale lipa turisted into a cold smile .
Your presence offends my eyes .
Honecould I possibly feel better ? || sif she il suffered the greatest ing | injustice imaginable Ms tearstantly fell harder , her shoulders trishing as E She bat her lip , casting one last glance at Dominic before running mot || Dominic Ictively moved to follow , then forcibly stopped himself || Ariana remained stem , turning her head to stare out the window [ ] He turned to Ariana , his voice low .
Mis tist Reeves, the situation was uf I reacted without thinking ~ || e another wird to hin › She didnt want to hear || for three fall days , Doric stood guard outside her hospital room like the dutiful bodyguard he was , but she never spoke Und the day she was discharged .
|| Walking on her stil healing leg .
Ariana went straight to the study [ ] She pulled open a mahogany drawer and removed a gleaming black leather whip- This was the Reeves familys traditional instrument of discipline .

One lash could split skn to the hone Tell Domenic to com to come here , she instructed the bousekeeper .
When Domust entered the room , Ariana was methodically polishing the whip | Sunlight streamed through the door to ceing windows , casting shadows beneath her eyeles Dominic Reed , you are my bodyguard , yet you faded to protect me , she said , meeting his eyes .
Im going to punish you .
Any objections ? Dominic stood motionless , his pupils contracting almost imperceptibly Aruna caught it clearly This North Shore heir probably never imagined that one day someone would dare discipline in like a servant [ ] Of course he was the legendary Dominic Reed , heir to an empire .
People normally fell over themselves to please him .
Who would dare touch han Yet , the intended to stup him ? Artana watched his expression , suddenly laughing [ He was hesitating | He could easily walk away , train , leave but lead , he was hesitating : To stay close to her , to maintain proximity to Mar Her eyes burned with unshed tears , almod laughing through theat Doqunic gritted his teeth and finally answered quietly : No objections.
|| In that moment , Arianas heart contracted paintly .
She gripped the whip tighter and raised her Nor arm [ ] Ander greiddenly burst u firmly placing herself in front of Dominic .

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Mia stood with tears in her eyes , her voice tremblag .
Art , if you want to honest , ut me intrad : This has nothing to do with Dan } ] Move , Ariana commanded coldly won 1 Mia shook her head , crying pitifully .
Tm the one who caused your injury punish me if you must .
……… .
Dominic reached to pull her away .
Miss Mia , this doesnt concern you .
] ] But Mia stubbornly remained in front of him , absolutely refusing to budge Ariana watched this display , her anger boding over .
With a swift motion , she lashed out with the whipt ] CRACK The sound of the whip cutting air was piercing .

She had aimed at Dominic , but Mia threw herself forward , deliberately taking the blow Ah !!! Mis cried out in pain , her delicate frame swaying before collapsing .
Dominic caught her before she hit the floor , bending to examine her injury .
When he looked up again- Ariana met a pair of eyes cold as death Within them burned pure murderous intent .
As if the next moment , he would snap her neck without hesitation .
Her body froze , chilled to the core .
Get out she heard her own voice tremble Dominic carried the unconscious Mis and turned to leave .
The study door slammed behind him with deadening force .
Ariana stood frozen , realizing ber bands were shaking too badly to hold the whip |