Erik's eyes glinted with malice. "Can't I? Do not challenge me, Camille. Or else I will find my own reason to kill him. He has already taken my only child, now I'm going to have him endure what he has done to me. So don't test me, Camille."

Camille gaped at him. "You cannot do this," she whispered.

Erik clenched his jaw. "Get out of my sight, Camille. Get out!"

Camille got to her feet and left the room. She closed the door behind her and clutched at the cheek he hit her on. A single tear fell down it and she quickly wiped it away.