Chapter 61

Ethan's POV

For a brief moment, Sky’s gaze meets mine and I’m struck by the overwhelming sense of guilt and pain that I see in her eyes, causing my heart to ache. “I'm sorry, but I had a change of heart and couldn't proceed with our previous agreement. It was unjust or improper, the way things unfolded. He had set his sights on me, but I was resolute in my commitment to keeping everyone out of harm's way.”

“Well, isn’t that noble?” My father chuckles at her. “Unfortunately, I am at a loss as to what you are talking about.”

“Yeah right!” Sky nods. “We have proof.”

“We?” The sound of his laughter fills the room once more, directed at her. “Oh sweetie, I know you don’t believe my son would want to be with you. He isn’t that stupid.”

Letting out another growl, I quickly move to position myself between my father and Sky, pulling her protectively behind me.

“I don’t know why I’m surprised that you’d try to defend that little bitch.” He shakes his head a