Chapter 56

I fell to the ground, clutching my face. "What are you doing?" I gasped, struggling to get back on my feet.

"You just said your father is in danger. There’s no time for this," I scolded, ignoring the throbbing pain from Jake’s punch, my thoughts focused on saving Ethan.

"You fool!" Jake spat as I quickly got up.

"The plan was to get you outside and kill you, but I’ve changed my mind. Why waste any more time?" His expression twisted into one of disgust and hate before the monster in him emerged.

"Ethan is not in danger?" I realized aloud. I didn't need him to answer; it dawned on me, I was a fool.

My heart raced as I realized I had let crazy Jake into my house without security.

"So, what’s your plan now?" I stuttered. "I know you’re angry because I’m dating your father, but," He cut me off.

"Shut the fuck up," he said, pulling a knife from his pocket and pointing it at me.

"Shut the fuck up!" he yelled again, and I did, closing my mouth and watching him.

"You and that bastard you have