Maximus
HE SMELLED HER FEAR long before the screams filled his ears. With a surge of adrenaline, he launched into the direction of Nikki’s terrified cries, reaching them quickly. Before he could get close enough to help save her, however, a dark figure stepped into his path.
“Don’t interfere.”
Max stared at Ethan in shock. “What are you talking about? She’s one of your own! He’ll kill her!” he hollered incredulously.
Ethan smiled coldly. “You have no idea what’s really going on here. Leave before you get hurt.”
“You’re insane,” snarled Max, pushing him aside. Before he could reach Jordan and Nikki, however, Ethan jumped on his back and tried putting him in a chokehold.
“Stand down or I’ll kill you!” growled Ethan, tightening his hold. “I’m not going to warn you again.”
Enraged, Max
