Chapter 50 ~ Hailey ~ "Leave him," Navine said as he approached them. Nathaniel frowned, confusion flickering across his face. His grip on Dante's collar loosened slightly as he turned toward his brother. "What…" But before Nathaniel could finish the question, before anyone could process what was happening, Navine moved. He pulled Dante away from Nathaniel with shocking force, yanking him forward. And then his fist connected with Dante's face. Once. Twice. Three times in rapid succession. Dante's head snapped back with each impact. Blood sprayed from his nose. He tried to raise his hands to protect himself, tried to fight back, but Navine was relentless. He hit him again. And again. Like Dante was nothing more than a punching bag. Like all the rage and frustration and fury that had

