(Alexander)
The second I lunged at Derek, I knew there would be no going back. My body moved before my mind could catch up, Kieran’s fury coursing through me, demanding that I rip Derek apart for even daring to come near what was ours.
My hands clenched into fists, and I felt the snap of my knuckles as I connected with his jaw. The c***k of his head snapping back should’ve been satisfying, but all I could think about was how much I wanted to see him broken, helpless.
Derek stumbled but recovered quickly, spinning around and swinging a punch aimed straight at my stomach. I blocked it just in time, catching his arm with both hands and then using my momentum to twist it behind his back. He hissed, a low growl vibrating from his throat as he kicked backward, landing a solid blow to my shin
