Emily’s POV

The heavy silence that followed my words lasted for barely a single heartbeat.

"I LOVE MY STEP-FATHER!"

The words were still echoing off the high ceilings when Ethan’s face turned from pale shock to a dark, murderous red. A strangled, primal scream tore out of his throat.

"You fucking bitch!" Ethan roared, his eyes popping out of his head as he completely lost his mind. "I'll kill you, Daniel! I'll fucking kill you!"

He didn't care about the broken glass on the floor. He didn't care about the security guards or his mother screaming behind him. Ethan lunged forward, throwing his entire body weight straight at Daniel.

"Ethan,...