Did he really think I would take him back, after everything he had done to me?
“We belong together. Always have. You just need to stop being a drama queen” he continued as he tightened his grip on my arm.
But before I could respond, Jayden appeared out of nowhere, his eyes locked on Brian with a fierce intensity.
"Back off.," he growled. "She’s made it clear she's not interested in you. Leave her alone."
I felt a surge of gratitude as I looked atJayden. He was standing up for me, defending me against Brian’s manipulations.
But Brianjust sneered, his eyes glinting with malice. "Or what?" he taunted. "You'll fight me for her? I don't think so,stranger.. You're not even in the same league as me."
I felt a pang of anger as I looked atBrian. How dare he try to intimidateJayden?
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