Declan's POV:
"He doesn't deserve you!'' I hear Pace yell, placing me in a state of disbelief. Nothing can prepare you for the sharp pain of being stabbed in your back by your closest friend. All of my love and trust in him dissolves as I hear those words leave his lips like poison. He was purposely trying to turn the love of my life against me and he is mental if he thinks that I would let him tarnish me in her eyes.
"Why's, that exactly?" I question with utter confusion at his anger and from his allegations. A look of pure shock fills Pace's face as he sees me. He turns to Avery and desperately grabs her arm, pulling her towards his body. His actions set something primal in me to go off.
"You hurt her! I'm not giving you another chance to do it again!" he spits out aggressively toward
