Elena’s Point Of View

“Who… who the hell are you?!” Lilian’s voice shredded the stairwell as if she’d finally remembered how to be loud.

Jaxx’s eyes burned into Lilian. “You tried hurting my woman in front of me… and you have the nerve to ask who I am?”

Shock froze Lilian in place. “Your… your woman?”

I pressed my hand to Jaxx’s chest, stopping him. “It’s okay,” I whispered. “I can handle this.” I scrambled upright, shoving against Jaxx’s chest though ...