Chapter 380

Elara's POV

"I said it before," I hissed, fists trembling at my sides. "Every time she insults my parents, I'll hit her once. She's still one blow short."

Declan's voice cut through the cold air, steady but sharp. "I won't let you touch her again."

"And what if I have to?" I shot back, my voice breaking into something feral.

"She's a Caldwell," he said, stepping in front of Jessa. "Not someone you