Chapter 5

Before Ethan could move, his hand shot out.

He grabbed my wrist. His grip was hard and desperate.

"Avery!" Ethan shouted. His voice cracked. His arrogant mask was gone. "What is this? Are you out of your mind? Is this a joke because I brought Mia and Lily?"

His fingers dug into my skin. I did not flinch. I looked down at his hand, then up into his wide, panicked eyes.

"Let go of me, Ethan," I said. My voice was cold.

"No, I will not let go!"

Ethan pulled me closer. He looked between me and Damian. Damian was…