Anger burned in Victoria’s eyes. She jerked her wrist free from Zayn’s grip, stumbling backward. Her face twisted with rage and desperation.
She grabbed Lily by her wrist, “This… this is all your fault! You ruined everything!”
Lily winced as Victoria’s nails dug into her skin. Her heart raced as she tried to pull away, but Victoria’s grip was too strong.
Zayn stepped forward, his eyes darkening with fury. “Let her go, Victoria. Now.”
An evil grin formed on Victoria’s face. She produced a silver blade hidden in her sleeve and pressed it against Lily’s throat.
Everyone froze.
“Stay back,” Victoria warned, her voice shaking with emotion. “One more step and I’ll slice her throat open.”
The air in the balcony grew thick with tension. Ragnar’s muscles tensed, ready to lunge. But Zayn raised his hand, stopping him.
“Don’t,” Zayn commanded. “She’ll hurt Lily before you reach her.”
Talia stood frozen. Everything happened so quickly that she didn’t have time to react.
