Ruston’s POV
“YOU f*****g LITTLE w***e!” My eyes flashed with anger as I pushed Melody up against the wall. My fingers curled tightly around her throat, and I started to squeeze.
“I warned you, didn’t I? I told you to leave her alone, but you just couldn’t!”
“I … gghhr.” Melody struggles to try and loosen my grip, but she’s unable to get free.
“What? Cat got your tongue?” My smile would have sent a shiver down her spine if she was able to move freely, but I started to lift her off the floor and saw her fighting to stay awake.
“Why … are … you … so angry … at me?” She struggled and loosened my grip just enough, so she could talk. “I only tried to protect what is rightfully mine!” Tears started to run down her cheeks, and the restricted airflow was about to make her pass out when a fami
