Cold Water

Chapter 12

Rey’s POV

When the door slammed against the wall, it took me a few moments to register what had happened. I look at Niall’s father, whose eyes are dark as he moves the bottle of gin to his lips. He’s got something about him that gives me a bad feeling, even if I wouldn’t know what he did.

“Get out.” Niall says, but his voice is shaking as he stands up.

“Oh, what? Your friends afraid of me? Or are you ashamed?” his father laughs, alcohol running down from his mouth.

I look at Louis and Zayn, but I can’t read their expressions. They don’t look surprised or scared. They look worried as they look at Niall.

“I’m calling the police, I have a restraining order. We all do.” Niall warns his father and takes a few steps towards him.

“Oh, I know.” his father says and his eyes fall on me. I feel