Let’s Wait

“Victor, stop.”

My voice wasn’t loud, but it carried. I clutched his arm as though my grip could soften the rage vibrating through him. “Please stop.”

My eyes flicked toward the chaos behind us. Piper was crumpled on the floor, a bridesmaid fussing with wet wipes to scrub the blood from her lip. Dad was slouched beside her, Mom crouched at his side, inspecting the red welt swelling across his chee