Chapter 45 The Butcher

Anna's POV

I swallowed quickly. “I didn’t mean it in a bad way,” I added.

For a second, he just stared at me. Then he chuckled. “I understand,” he said. “I am… intimidating.”

I nodded immediately. “Exactly.”

I eased slightly, even though I was still very much on edge.

“Are you Russian?” I asked...