ERIC’S POV

“Eric…” she whimpered as she took a shaky step back, eyes glittering in fear as they fell on my hands which were gripping the top of her arm tightly. “You’re hurting me…”

Realizing my action had frightened her, I quickly snapped out of my raging state and let go of her, letting my hand down. I couldn’t believe I had done such a thing to her.

I clutched the bridge of my nose, unable to meet her fearful gaze. Frustration and remorse gnawed at me like sharp talons as I apologized for how I reacted. “I’m sorry love, I didn’t mean to hurt you… It’s just that whenever...