Eric's eyes were so bloodshot they looked ready to bleed. His hand shook as he pointed at Jace and Lucian. "Seriously? I treated you both as close friends, and this is how you repay me? One of you tries to steal the girl I want, and the other stabs me in the back?" Jace frowned. "Watch your mouth. Who's trying to steal your girl?" "You're standing right in front of her and you're still trying to act innocent?" Eric was so furious his voice nearly cracked. "Lucian, you're no different! When I asked you about her before, what did you say? You said you couldn't stand her the moment you saw her!" Lucian looked uncomfortable. "Yeah, she annoyed me, but I never wanted to drag her into this mess." "Yeah, right!" Eric grabbed the trash can beside him and hurled it over. "Both of you, get out

