Only Him - 20. Birthday Party (2)

Lisa's POV

I look over at Sebastian, begging him to let me go. He looks down at me and locks his jaw. Taking my wrist, he pushes me behind him and blocks me with his body.

"Step away from her." Alex growls deeply, baring his teeth at him.

Sebastian pushes me farther behind him, but I fight against him. I didn't want him to get hurt because of me. He didn't deserve it. Alex snarls, taking a step towards him.

"I will say it one more time." he booms, "Step away from her. Now!"

Sebastian does not back down and raises his eyebrow in a challenge. Alex narrows his eyes even more and steps closer, towering over Sebastian. Sebastian was tall, I'll admit that, but he was nothing compared to Alex's height.

Alex clenches his fist and goes to strike, but before he can, I grab the back of Sebastian's shirt and yank him behind me. My eyes are clamped shut waiting for the impact, but when I open my eyes again, all I see is Alex's fist inches from