Chapter 3 - The Sanctuary of a Father
Lily did not hesitate. The moment she saw the towering figure at the door, she scrambled to her feet and sprinted across the cream marble, her burgundy dress fluttering as she threw herself straight into Ethan’s arms.
"DADDY! THEY WON’T STOP!" Lily screamed, burying her wet face into the lapel of his tuxedo.
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Ethan caught her securely in one swift, effortless motion, wrapping a massive arm around her back. Over her shoulder, his face darkened into a mask of pure, murderous rage as he stared down Claire and Damon. Without breaking eye contact with the pair, Ethan gently handed Lily to his lead bodyguard, who took the trembling girl and stepped back toward the safety of the open doorway.
Now completely unencumbered, Ethan turned back toward the center of the room, his strong jaw set, his knuckles turning white at his sides.
