Derek’s pov
My fury boiled within me, and the urge to rip Asher's head off consumed my thoughts. But I had to maintain my composure. Bella was injured, and she needed me to be calm and focused. "Get out of my way," I stated, my voice dripping with annoyance. I attempted to walk past Asher, but he stubbornly blocked my path, fueling my anger even more.
"I said get out of my way," I growled with a raging tone, my patience wearing thin.
"You don't need to look after her. I am here to protect her," Asher countered possessively.
I couldn't believe his audacity. "Are you truly this stupid or just pretending?" I snapped, annoyance lacing my voice. "Get out of my way, Asher," I commanded, my tone carrying the weight of authority. I made another attempt to bypass him, only to be forcefully toss
