CHAPTER SEVENZake stood on the balcony, staring into the endless darkness while loosely holding a glass of whiskey.He let out a long sigh before setting the glass down on the railing and resting both hands against it.He couldn't get what had happened with Addriane earlier at the beach out of his mind.Deep inside, he knew he had hurt her with the brutality of his actions. Yet he didn't regret it. He wanted her to fear him—to think twice before ever doing something that would anger him again.Closing his eyes, he allowed the cool night breeze to wash over him.It was already late, but sleep refused to come. He had tried forcing himself to rest, yet his mind wouldn't stop racing. In the end, he gave up, poured himself a drink, and stepped onto the terrace instead.After another weary sigh, he turned around, picked up his glass, drained the remaining liquor in one gulp, and finally headed back inside to sleep.The sun was already high in the sky when Addie finally woke up. If its brig
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