Chapter 41

• As the door slammed shut behind them, the lively sounds of the party faded into a tense silence that enveloped Ethan’s old bedroom. The air was thick with unresolved tension, and Lily’s heart raced—with anger. She felt the heat of Ethan’s body close to hers as he backed her against the wall, his grip on her wrist firm and unyielding.
• “Let me go, Ethan!” she demanded, struggling to free herself from his hold, her voice steady despite the fury coursing through her.
• Ethan leaned in closer, his face mere inches from hers, eyes blazing with a mix of rage and jealousy. “How can you talk to him, Lily? You know he’s my enemy.”