Chapter 53. Friend, Foe, and Fear

Layla’s POV

Justin’s eyes glowed in their ocean blue color and his nostrils were flaring as he drew deep breaths.

His fingers wrapped tightly around the mug, the floor creaked under his heavy steps and it was getting harder and harder to hold the eye contact.

It was so quick, his hand rose, his eyes blacked in anger and the next thing I knew the mug hit the wall and shattered into pieces. The coffee dripped down on the floor and he growled as his claws extended and his shoulders took on a predatory bow.

“What the fuck were you thinking!” He growled. I pressed myself back against the closed door and looked down at the floor.

My chest was heaving as I drew quick short breaths.

His fingers pressed under my chin and he lifted my head back but my eyes were still glued to my feet.

“Layla, look at me.” I looked up, straight into his eyes as his hand cupped my cheek.

My eyes fluttered and my head stilled with my jaw dropping to the floo