[Elena's POV]Jake stared at his uncle, completely frozen.He opened his mouth, but no words came out. He was arrogant when he was alone with me, but in front of Noah, he was nothing but a scared kid."I asked you a question, Jake," Noah said. His voice was calm, but the heavy threat behind it made the air in the hallway feel freezing cold."No," Jake finally managed to choke out.He gripped the joystick of his wheelchair so hard his knuckles turned white. But his bruised ego couldn't just let it go. He looked up at Noah and muttered, "But Uncle Noah, she is my girlfriend.""Was," I corrected instantly, stepping closer to Noah's side. "I was your girlfriend. Now we are nothing."Noah didn't even blink. He pulled me tighter against his bare, warm chest."She is my property now," Noah stated flatly. He looked down at Jake like he was looking at a bug on the floor."And you are annoying her. Pack your bags tonight. Caleb will drive you back to your own house tomorrow morning. I don't wan
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