Chapter 74. I Want an Answer

Ezra’s POV

I took Layla upstairs in silence, but my mind was churning.

I couldn’t believe that arrogant, spoiled bastard. He just stood there, trying to change the past as though he had any right remaining in her life, it made my blood boil.

I tightened my grip slightly but adjusted almost immediately reminding myself that she was already injured. The last thing I wanted to do was make things worse.

Anger remained under my skin after that, refusing to die down.

“That worthless scumbag,” I muttered under my breath. “Just like his damn father.”

Layla adjusted in my arms and I could feel her gaze boring into me with curiosity, like she wasn’t used to seeing me like this.

And she wasn’t.

Generally, I would not let my emotions control me, but tonight was an exception. Watching Orion trying to claim her like some object he lost set something raw in me.

But Layla said nothing.

Instead, much to my surprise, she smiled.