Mercury POV
“What happened? Did someone say something to you?” Rio cast a gaze between me and the road. He was still holding my hand, and I could feel the rage oozing through my veins.
It was tense. While it was weirdly admirable that he could become so enraged in such a short period. Let alone for me. I was so engrossed in my admiration for him that it slipped my mind when the car came to an abrupt stop.
“What happened at school today, Em?” He enquired. His demeanor was not to be trifled with at the moment. Rio was displeased. Prepared to kill the first person who caused me hurt or injured me. Then I should send him to punch my father in the face for everything he's done to me.
He finally let go of my hand, but drew me onto his lap, peering intently into my eyes. Rio cradled my fac
