Two Chances,One Bullet: How His "Next Life" Promise Failed Novel

Chapter 8 " AHH ! " Madison was slammed against the wall , Ethan's hands closing around her throat . Jason froze in shock , then rushed forward to pull his brother back : " Are you out of your fucking mind ? She's Madison ! " ] But Ethan acted like he couldn't hear him : " You knew , didn't you ? Those were your people , weren't they ? " [ ] " You said they treated you well when you were kidnapped - then explain these goddamn fingers !

" || Madison's eyes widened in terror , only managing to squeeze out a weak sound from her throat : " I … I don't … know … " " Ethan ! " Jason punched his brother in the face , finally creating some distance between him and Madison . I He seized the opportunity to frantically position himself in front of Madison , desperately trying to protect her from his own brother . Madison had nothing to do with this ! Maybe you should consider that Ava staged the whole thing!

" " But Ethan just laughed bitterly : " She called me … I had a chance to save her … If Madison hadn't fed me all those lies , why would I have canceled my plans ? " [] " Madison Blackwood . " This was the first time he'd ever used her full name so coldly , " Tell me the truth . What's your real relationship with those kidnappers ? " " Ethan … " Madison covered her mouth , her lips trembling as her face crumpled . [ ] " Ethan !

" Jason grabbed his brother's arm : " Apologize to Madison right now ! " [] Ethan just stared Madison down . " Spill it ! You know damn well nobody in this room can stop me . " Ethan ! " Jason hissed under his breath . [ ] " D Tears hit the floor as Madison suddenly grabbed an ornamental sword from the wall display , pressing the blade to her own throat . ] Ethan stood frozen . [ Jason lunged forward . " Madison , no !

" The sword clattered to the ground , but not before leaving a thin line of blood across Madison's neck . [ ] She still reached desperately for the blade . " Let go of me ! Maybe if I'm dead , you'll finally believe I'm innocent ! Don't stop me - let me join Ava ! " Jason held her tight , frantically yelling at his brother : " What the hell are you waiting for ? Apologize ! " [ ] Madison looked at Ethan through her tears .

" Ethan , if you don't trust me , I could cut my heart out and show it to you - would you believe me then ? " Seeing the blood trickling from her neck , Ethan stepped forward and pulled her into his arms . [ ] I'm sorry … " Chapter 8 His voice was barely above a whisper . [ ] Madison trembled in his embrace , her fists beating weakly against his chest . He didn't resist - instead , he held her even tighter .

Until Madison collapsed sobbing against him , Jason finally breathed a sigh of relief . [ But watching his brother hold her so close , a shadow of something else crossed his features . [ ] ( 0 )