“You love me?” Ethan muttered as he laughed louder, followed by Jennfier’s snicker. In a fraction of a second, the amusement was gone from his face, replaced by something darker. An expression that made my stomach twist in both anxiousness and fear. He moved closer to me, his hot breath fanning my face as his enchanting scent drew me in. “How stupid do you think I am, Leah?” He snarled in rage. I could feel something tearing in my chest as pain filled me. I clenched my hands together trying to keep myself from trembling. “I love you, Ethan. I really do,” I breathed, my voice low, and I could feel tears burning at the back of my eyes. He stretched his hands forward wanting to wrap around my thin neck, only, he held back as he clenched his fist in anger. The rhythm of his chest was

