Chapter 4: Money or sex
"Dr. Roman!" The nurse who had brought Patricia in called out, but he ignored her completely. Without a word, he stormed toward Patricia, grabbed her wrist, and yanked her away from the patient.
"I... I... I am performing CPR. It’s urgent and we need to save the patient’s life," she stammered, her breath shaky as she met his piercing gaze. His fury was palpable, and she knew there was no escaping it.
"Who gave you permission to touch her?!" He barked, making her flinch. Her lips parted in a silent gasp as tears threatened to spill. Why had she ever thought she could stand up to a man like him? Just his glare was enough to make her tremble.
"I will take responsibility for her! But the patient needs urgent help, please let her continue," the nurse stepped in quickly, offering a lifeline. Patricia felt a wave of relief wash over her. If the nurse hadn’t spoken up, she might have collapsed right there.
"Will you also pay with your life if the patient dies?" He asked coldly, still staring at Patricia. The nurse froze, lost for words, her voice catching in her throat. Patricia’s heartbeat quickened, her mind screaming for a miracle. She silently vowed never to get involved again in what didn’t concern her again.
"Please... let go. It hurts," she whispered, lowering her head. But instead of easing his grip, he tightened it, making her whimper. Then, without warning, he yanked her closer until their faces were mere inches apart.
Patricia blinked rapidly, caught in his shadow. His black obsidian eyes were terrifying and yet, somehow captivating. She knew she shouldn’t be feeling this way, not now, not here, but how could she think straight when he was so close? Her eyes accidentally landed on the tattoo peeking from his neck. It was one word...death.
Who tattoos death on their body? She had never believed anyone could be more terrifying than her stepmother or grandmother. If they were demons, he was the devil himself.
"If she dies, you die. Go on," he whispered, and a chill ran through her body as goosebumps rose across her skin. Her entire frame trembled as he finally released her and stepped back. She stood frozen, shaken.