Ethan landed a powerful punch right to the kidnapper's solar plexus. The force of the blow sent the man staggering backward. Blood spewed from his mouth as his eyes widened in shock. His breath hitched, as though something had blocked the oxygen from entering his lungs. Within seconds, he was gasping for air, clawing at his chest in a futile attempt to breathe. Moments later, the man collapsed to the floor, convulsing before his body went completely still. His lifeless eyes stared at nothing. "This is what you get for daring to kidnap and violate my wife!" Ethan growled, his voice trembling with restrained fury. "Ethan!" Lily cried out as she ran toward him, throwing her arms around his neck. "I'm so sorry, honey," Ethan murmured, his arms wrapping tightly around her trembling form. "

