ripping filled the air as Dominic tore at my top , exposing my bra . Cold air hit my skin , making me shiver uncontrollably . Lorenzos voice boomed through the warehouse . Ill rip your throat out ! The click of Camillas heels approached Lorenzo . Her hand cracked across his face , the sound echoing off the walls . Shut up ! You dont get to speak after what you did to me . My mind struggled to process her words through the fog of pain and fear . What was she talking about ? Even Dominic paused his assault for a moment , confusion flickering across his face . What are you Dominic started . Not now ! Camilla snapped , her perfectly manicured finger jabbing toward Lorenzo . Ive waited years to make you pay . You destroyed everything . Dominics attention returned to me , his fingers digging into my shoulders hard enough to bruise . Pain radiated through my body as he struck me again , but my thoughts kept circling back to Camillas outburst . There was real hatred in her voice when shed spoken to Lorenzo not the manufactured kind she usually wielded like a weapon . This was deep , personal . Another blow landed . I tasted blood . Through my blurred vision , I saw Camille standing over Lorenzo , her whole body trembling with rage . Whatever had happened between them , it went far beyond the current situation . You never even recognized me , did you ? Camillas voice cracked . Never even remembered what you took from me ? Dominics hands wrapped around my throat and I couldnt focus due to the pressure cutting off my air . Dominics grip loosened slightly as he leaned in close , his breath hot against my face . All I wanted was a baby . If youd been able to give me one , none of this would be happening . Rage exploded through me . Even with his hands around my throat , I gathered what little moisture I had left in my mouth and spat directly in his face . Baby ? You killed your own baby today ! And you dare say this to me ? His grip released entirely as he stumbled back , confusion replacing the anger in his eyes . Baby ? What baby ? Sun , 2 Mar 95 % 1 Camilla whirled around from where shed been focused on Lorenzo , her heels clicking sharply against the concrete floor as she approached . Without a word , she struck me across the face , the sting of her palm burning my cheek . What baby are you talking about ? Dominics voice rose with each word . His eyes darted between Camilla and me , realization slowly dawning on his face as pieces started falling into place . The baby … His voice cracked . Val , were you … Shut up ! Camilla screamed , her perfectly composed facade cracking . It doesnt matter anymore . Its dead anyway . I watched the color drain from Dominics face . His hands began to shake as he stared at Camilla , then back at me . The shock in his expression was genuine he truly hadnt known I was pregnant . You were pregnant ? His voice came out barely above a whisper . And you … He turned to Camilla , horror etched across his features . The pill … Dominics face twisted as he turned to Camilla . You said it would knock her out . Thats what you told me to put in her champagne . My laugh came out bitter , hollow . You idiot . The words burned in my throat . I was pregnant . A few weeks along . Tears streamed down my face as the full weight of what theyd done crashed over me . That champagne you spiked ? It killed our baby . Dominics knees buckled . He caught himself against the wall , his breathing ragged . No , thats not … His eyes locked onto Camilla . You knew ? Camillas perfect mask cracked further , a cruel smile spreading across her face . Of course I knew . The nurse at the hospital told me . She tossed her hair over her shoulder . What did you think that pill really was ? You- Dominic lunged at her , his hands outstretched like claws . You murdered my child ! Camilla danced backward , laughing . Your child ? Please . You think Id let her have your baby ? Her voice dripped with venom . Ive worked too hard to let some little brat ruin everything . The sound that tore from Dominics throat wasnt human . He charged at Camilla again , but this time she wasnt quick enough . His fingers tangled in her hair as they both crashed to the ground . Through my blurred vision , I watched them grappling on the floor . 2/3 75.6 % 195 % his usual controlled demeanor shattered . Bitch ! His fingers tightened in her hair . You came to me first , telling me you loved me , that you wanted to bear my child ! Camilla writhed beneath him , still laughing that hollow laugh . You manipulated me against my wife ! Spittle flew from his mouth . Madel me do all of this ! This is your fault ! Her laughter grew louder , more hysterical . Oh , you stupid man . She grabbed his wrist , her red nails digging into his skin . Even that was fake . The pregnancy test I showed you ? Forged . I never carried your baby . Dominics grip went slack . He released her hair and stumbled backward , his face ashen . What ? You heard me . Camilla sat up , smoothing her designer dress . I never was pregnant . Just needed you wrapped around my finger . She flashed that perfect white smile . And it worked beautifully . The sound that came from Dominics throat was raw , primal . He slumped against the wall , sliding down until he hit the floor . His shoulders shook as he buried his face in his hands . No , no , no … The words came out muffled , broken . Id never seen him like this stripped of all pretense , all control . whod terrorized me for so long looked small , destroyed . Part of me felt a twisted satisfaction seeing him break , while another part recoiled at the depth of Camillas manipulation . She stood over him , brushing dust from her dress . Oh , come now , Dominic . Did you really think Id want to have your baby ? Please . She nudged him with her toe . You were just a means to an end . 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