Emily's POV

“You must be out of your mind to say such a thing,” Those words came out of my throat in rage and I could feel my voice trembling with fury. I clenched my fist till my knuckles turned white, my eyes spitting fire.

“You're quite feisty, Emerald,” Ray spoke, his voice dripping with amusement. He slid his fingers into my hair, tucking it behind my ears as his gaze fell on mine

Anger surged within me and the next thing I did left him speechless. I raised my hand and smacked him on the cheek, causing him to wince.

With a scrunched furious face, he grabbed me by...