Violet POV

Anger radiated off Dane in waves. While Jayden paled, Emily backed towards the window. Her confident demeanor vanished into thin air. While I was mentally pumping my fist in the air, something unexpected happened. 

Scared like a mutt, Jayden rushed towards me and pulled my arm, pressing me against his chest. With my back pressed against his chest, he shouted, “One more step and I am going to kill this bitch!” He grasped my throat so strongly that I was gasping for ...