“How ironic that, not so long ago, I stood where you’re standing now. I was possessive, angry, and willing to kill anyone who touched her. You read her journal, so you know how that worked out.” His lips curl back from his gnashing teeth. “I was wrong to try to own her. She deserves better, and I’ll be damned if I let you ruin her life any more than you already have. So back the fuck off.”
