Chapter 20

Vincent nodded, resting his chin on the top of Alyssa's head. The energy between them was effortless. Nothing felt rehearsed or fake. Because it wasn't. Vincent's green eyes bore into Hendrix's, sharp with defiance and contempt. "Alyssa's right, Mr. Ferguson. You don't get to tell her what to do. I'm the one who's with her now. "If anyone's giving warnings, it's me. Keep your distance from my girlfriend, and don't cross boundaries that don't belong to you." Those words hit Hendrix like a stab to the chest, jealousy flooding him through the phantom hole. His eyes grew red as he looked at Alyssa, struggling to find the right words. At last, he managed to speak. "Alyssa... are you actually serious about him? Please don't say anything just to hurt me. All I want is the truth!" "The truth's obvious, isn't it?" Alyssa replied evenly. "I'm with Vincent. And yes, I'm absolutely serious about him." Without another word, she turned and kissed Vincent. Hendrix felt like he was losing a