C78 The Last Straw

“Please, Helenn said, his voice almost pleading now. “I’m sincerely sorry. I understand I’ve hurt you, but I’m inquiring about every other threat. I’ll do better, I promise.”

I appeared down at his hand on my wrist, the contact sparking a flash of anger that I had been seeking to suppress. Slowly, intentionally, I pulled my hand loose, standing up to face him.

“Ethan,” I began