Villain Ch 1003. Pain Never Scares Me
"You should be afraid," Shea continued, her voice low and dangerous, though there was a slight tremor in it that betrayed her own unease. She wanted to assert her dominance, to make Allen feel her control, but something in his gaze made it difficult to maintain her composure. He wasn't reacting with the fear or submission she had expected—instead, there was a defiance in his eyes, a silent challenge that she wasn't sure she could meet.
Allen remained perfectly still, his eyes locked on hers, not flinching as the whip's tip traced his skin. He could feel the tension, her struggle to keep the upper hand. But he knew he had already begun to turn the tide. "Afraid?" he echoed softly, his voice carrying a hint of mockery. "Of what? A little whip?"
