Bella didn't just push him; she shoved him with every ounce of her strength. As soon as she was free, her hand swung in a wide arc, aiming for his other cheek. But Ethan was faster. His hand shot up, his fingers wrapping around her wrist like a steel shackle before she could even make contact.
“You can’t hit me twice, babe,” he uttered, his voice smooth and terrifyingly calm. He held her gaze for a beat longer than necessary, a dark glint in his eyes, before releasing his grip slowly.
Bella stepped back, her breath coming in ragged gasps. She looked at him, her mind a whirlwind of confusion and pure, unadulterated hatred.
“What is going on here?” Reyes demanded, stepping between them. The air was thick with the dead glare Bella was leveling at Ethan.
Bella looked past Reyes, seeing the
