I swallowed.

I could feel tears burning at the back of my eyes, yet I would never let them drop.

“Let’s go home, Ethan,” I rasped.

He said nothing, but stood still watching me.

I moved to walk towards where he stood, only for something to tug me back.

I watched as Ethan's eyes flickered to the skin where Tyler’s palm to the flesh of my hands.

My angry eyes turned, snapping to the face of a hopeful Tyler.

“Are you really going with him, Leah?” He questioned.

His words ...