Thor strode down the hospital corridor with measured steps, his jaw locked, his eyes like steel. There was no hesitation, no tremor in him. But he was stopped by a presence radiating pure hatred.

“If you ever dare to hurt my daughter again…” Otávio growled, suddenly blocking his path. “You’ll leave this hospital in a body bag.”

The cutting silence lasted seconds. Thor stopped. His gaze locked onto Otávio’s—ice against fire.

“I’m not afraid of your threats, Otávio,” he said, his voice low and ra