Chapter 77. Driven Away

“What else are you doing? Having physical intimacy with another while still being married to me!” gritted out Ryder. Unable to control her temper, Amelia slapped him hard across his face. Matteo rushed to restrain her, but before he could reach her, Ryder hit her back.

It was a stronger slap and Amelia’s head reeled. She would have fallen to the floor if Matteo hadn’t caught her. He steadied her, but his whole body trembled with fury. He grabbed Ryder’s throat and raised him above the ground in a fit of rage.

Ryder struggled to escape, his eyes wide with fear at seeing his fierce animal strength. Amelia’s dad stood frozen with his arm around his daughter to steady her.

“How dare you lay a hand on my Amelia?”

“I’m sorry. It was a mistake. Please let me go,” cried Ryder, trembling with fear, but Matteo was relentless. He released him and Ryder fell to the ground. Matteo grabbed him by his hair and pulled him up to his level.

He grabbed his arm and twisted