ETHAN'S POVNumb!My hands shook, a violent tremble that had me fumbling as I scrambled for my phone, in my pocket. The cold dread in my stomach was ice, spreading rapidly, 911. I need to call 911!But before I could dial, a hand shot out, his hand, wrapping around my wrist. His grip was surprisingly strong, hot against my skin, and it stopped me completely. He pulled my hand, and the phone, down onto the desk with a dull thud.“Just stop,” he grunted, the words strained, forced through clenched teeth, as he lifted his head slowly, as if it were made of lead.I trembled, my gaze locked on his face, so up close, the evidence of his distress was even more stark. His striking features were pale, tension carving lines around his mouth, and his eyes, when they finally focused on me, were a bloodshot, stormy blue, the dark circles beneath them like bruises. A fine sheen of sweat still glistened on his temples. “Are you alright?” I asked, my voice a thin, almost unrecognizable.He brought
Last Updated : 2025-09-10 Read more