Alphas Regret, the luna is secret heiress novel

< Chapter 31 : Encounter at t … 40 Points Chapter 31 : Encounter at the Gate - 2 " I have to go now , " I said hurriedly into the phone before hanging up . I approached Ethan cautiously , maintaining a safe distance of about a meter . " How did you find me here ? " His lips curled into a sneer , his eyes glinting with menace . " Hiding from me ? " I frowned , irritation replacing my initial shock . " Why should I hide ? I told you I was going home .

" He took two aggressive steps forward , forcing me to retreat instinctively . This only seemed to deepen his irritation . " You said you would go back to Riverdale for a while , but you never mentioned you wouldn't return to Harbor City, " he snapped . " How long do you intend to throw this tantrum ? " My patience , already thin from my long workday , evaporated completely . " I'm not making a scene . Ethan , we're over . Don't bother me again . " He scoffed coldly . " We're over ?

Don't even think about it . This relationship only ends when I say it ends . " I stared at him in disbelief , my expression darkening . " Are you crazy ? Don't you like Cassandra ? Go find her . Why pester me ? " His face relaxed slightly , one eyebrow arching upward . " Are you jealous ? " Internally , I rolled my eyes , exasperated by his narcissism . " Cassandra and I are just friends , " he insisted . " Stop making trouble . " My lips curved into a mocking smile . " Friends you sleep with ?

" His confident facade cracked momentarily , guilt flickering across his face . " You're talking nonsense . " " Didn't you sleep with her more than once since she returned ? " I retorted sharply . " I didn't say anything because 1 don't care anymore . " The words " I don't care anymore " seemed to stab him unexpectedly . His chest visibly O 1/3 < Chapter 31 : Encounter at t … tightened , a strange hurt crossing his features . +8 Points > " You don't care?

" he asked , his voice almost pitiful . " But I do . I've been thinking about you these days . Let's reconcile , Liv . " I regarded him coldly , full of disdain . His erratic mood swings - one moment furious , the next pitiful - baffled me completely . " Impossible , " I stated , my tone frosty . Suddenly , Ethan's fragile calm snapped . " Why ! " he roared , his voice echoing in the quiet street . Passing strangers turned to stare , their curious looks making me feel deeply embarrassed .

" Can you stop shouting at the gate like a madman ? " I hissed . " If you don't mind humiliating yourself , I do . " Without warning , Ethan grabbed my wrist , his grip painfully tight . " Come back with me , Liv ! " I tried to wrench free . " Let me go ! " But his grip was too strong , his fingers digging into my skin . My eyes narrowed dangerously . " If you don't let go , I won't be polite ," I warned , preparing to use the self - defense techniques I'd learned years ago .

Ethan stubbornly refused , clutching my wrist with one hand while his other moved to grasp my nape . " I miss you so much , " he muttered , trying to force his lips toward mine . I braced myself to counterattack , muscles tensing for the strike I was about to deliver . " Let her go ! " The fierce shout pierced the night air . In the blink of an eye , Ethan was sent flying through the air as if hit by a sudden gust of wind . I stood utterly stunned , unable to process what had just happened .

Standing protectively before me , still holding a thermal container in one hand , was O < 2/3 < Chapter 31 : Encounter at t Connor Rivers . His ice - blue eyes were sharp with concern as they scanned my face . " Livvy , are you okay ? " he asked , his voice gentle yet urgent . I swallowed nervously , still in shock . " Con , how did you do that ? " Comments