"Who are you? This hospital hallway has plenty of cameras. I'm warning you to watch yourself and don't go bullying women in public!" Ryan rolled up his sleeves, ready to step in.

Ben wasn't the least bit intimidated. He had been into fitness since college, initially because Jamie liked men with abs, and eventually, it just became a habit. He loved the intense, sweaty workouts, and facing off against someone like Ryan barely registered as a challenge. "Don't fight, please!" Jamie quickly stepped between them. She turned to Ryan. "I know him. Please, just go."

"But he was about to hurt you right in front of me, no less. If he's this rough now, imagine what he'd do if I left!" Ryan protested, refusing to back down.

Every word he said only added fuel to Ben's already raging anger.

Ben's jaw clenched so tightly his teeth ground together. He had canceled a meeting, sped through traffic, and run countless red lights, all in a rush to make sure Jamie was safe.

And what did he find? Jamie laughing and chatting with another man, a man who was now threatening him.

his voice low

keep urging Ryan.

around would only push Ben further

hurry to get rid of him? How about the three of us sit down forza chat? Or maybe I should grab a deck of cards from the store so we can play a nice round of poker?" His gaze, fixed on

these past four years, Jamie had been with Ryan all

in misery, here she was, laughing and chatting as if

to talk about," Ryan said firmly, his voice steady. "A man's strength should be

to Jamie. "Am I a

trapped, caught between the two of them. She didn't want to anger Ben, but

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255