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Erica:

“Dante stop this! You're being unreasonable!"

Dante had walked over to Javier and the both of them were in a heated argument. Javier was standing calmly behind me while Dante was snarling threats at him.

“Dante!"

I stood between the two of them and tried my best to keep them away from each other. I had no idea how this had escalated so fast.

I was grateful that Javier was being so composed. He simply stood behind me, staring quietly yet intensely at Dante.

“You want to be a smart talker. Why don't you say what you said earlier to my face!"

I was barely strong enough to keep Dante at bay. I turned back and glared at Javier.

“You have to go. You can't stay here."

"And what about you?” he asked.

“I'll be fine. You should go. We can talk later."

Javier was reluctant and he didn't listen. He still stood in the room. His golden eyes were still daring Dante to take him on if he dared.

“Javier!"

He looked at me.

“Go!"

He was hesitant but he finally left the room and Dante and I were le