chapter 21

Felix

“You? Take charge?” I watch Enzo’s face contort into pure hate.

“Over my dead body. You may have slithered your way in by manipulation and skin, but that won’t work here.”

Watching him stand there and intimidate her like this builds a resonating sound of fury through my body.

I lunge out of my seat, sending the chair skidding away.

My voice morphs into something that terrifies even me.

“ENZO! Enough!”

He holds his stance for a moment longer before finally dropping his gaze.

He backs away from Emily slowly until he reaches the wall at the side of the room.

I walk over to him, place my hand on the cuff of his collar, and drag him outside.

“How dare you speak to her that way?” I growl.

“She’s just a whore,” he says.

I punch him straight in the face.

He stumbles to the ground, holding his nose and groaning.

“Say that again, and I’ll do more than just punch you,” I warn him.

He looks up at me, his eyes filled with fear and anger.

“She’s nothing but trouble, Felix. You should’ve never