The door slammed open with a loud crash, making Ella's heart leap into her throat. Gab stormed into the room, his chest heaving with rage, his eyes blazing. His fists clenched at his sides, knuckles white, and his gaze fixed on the scene in front of him.
"You!" Gab shouted, his voice thick with anger as his eyes locked onto Dave and Ella, who were still too close, standing in an uncomfortable silence after the sudden interruption.
Ella felt the blood drain from her face as her breath caught in her throat. The warmth of the kiss still lingered on her lips, but it was instantly replaced by a cold rush of panic. Her hands, still slightly trembling, instinctively reached out for Dave's arm, as though anchoring herself to him. Her heart was pounding in her chest, what had just happened? What was going on?
