Ethan’s POV

I didn’t even realize how far I had run until my legs finally gave out.

By the time I reached Crescent Hollow, the sky was already dark, and my body felt like it was about to collapse at any second. My head throbbed badly from the beating Caden gave me, and every step I took felt unsteady.

The moment I stepped inside my house, I didn’t even bother turning on the lights.

I stumbled forward and dropped onto the couch heavily, breathing hard.

“Damn it…” I muttered, dragging a hand over my face.

Everything hurt.

My ribs, my head, my jaw… even my pride felt bruised.

Caden.

That...