Riley’s POV

I turned to leave.

I meant it this time. I wasn’t bluffing, I wasn’t waiting for anyone to stop me, and I definitely wasn’t staying back to argue again. I had said what I needed to say, and I was done standing there letting people talk over me like I didn’t matter.

I took a step forward.

Then suddenly—

His hand grabbed my arm.

Before I could react, he pulled me back hard and slammed me against the wall.

The impact shocked me, not because it hurt, but because I didn’t expect it from him.

Caden stepped in close immediately, too close. Our faces were barely inches apart,...