Mark burst into laughter as he looked down at Kade, who remained on his knees before him.“So this is what it takes to bring the almighty Kade to his knees?” he mocked. “The man who threatened to destroy me and my family. The man who made everyone tremble just by mentioning his name. Look at you now! What happened to all your arrogance? Where is that confidence you always carry around?”He laughed again, savouring the sight. To Mark, this was the ultimate victory. He had finally forced the man he hated to kneel before him, and he intended to enjoy every second of it.But Elara wasn’t looking at Mark. Her eyes were fixed on Kade.She had seen him fight. She had witnessed his overwhelming strength and watched powerful men bow before him. Yet here he was, kneeling on the cold ground, with his pride set aside because he was afraid of losing her. He had been willing to endure Mark’s humiliation without hesitation, all to keep her safe.Her lips trembled. She had never imagined that someone