Derek?

Derek's point of view:

My heart was pounding with anxiety, my hands shaking as I tried to steady my breath.

A love hotel. Why? Why a love hotel?

It was a nondescript building, blending in with the other stores on the street.

But I knew what it was, and my heart sank as I saw Golden boy leading Ronnie up the steps and into the hotel.

I couldn't believe my eyes.

My mind was racing with thoughts of what might be happening behind those closed doors.

Ronnie was everything to me, and I couldn't bear the thought of her being with someone else— especially not Golden boy.

I had to stop them, to make sure that Ronnie was safe.

I watched from a distance as Golden boy took Ronnie by the waist and led her up the stairs to the hotel.

My heart was racing as I imagined what they might be doing behind closed doors.

It was impossible for me to accept the scenery I was conjuring.

Ronnie had to be with me, and I had to do everything in my power to make that happen.

I took a deep breath, and I star