The sound of screams escapes the room. Jax sees Melodie on the bed. Ethan laid on top of her, unmoving, as she screams.
He moves, running to her as he drags her naked body from under his. His hands wrap a sheet around her, shaking her shoulders. He hasn't seen her this bad since she was fourteen.
"He's dead." Dale's words are quiet as the sirens light through the business.
His arms pull Melodie closer.
"Melodie, baby girl. It's me. It's Jax. Melodie, open your damn eyes!" Melodie moves, opening her eyes to see Jax. Her head falls forward as he pulls her closer.
"I'm sorry, Melodie. I should have been here. You shouldn't have his death on your conscience. You shouldn't have had to kill someone to save yourself." Jax's voice is full of regret. Why had he left her?
"It was him, Jax. I
