Fatal Proximity

Milo's Pov

“Didn’t I warn you to stay away from my daughter!?” Ruby’s father’s voice cracked like thunder. His eyes were bloodshot, burning with a fury so sharp it sliced straight through me. If looks could kill, I’d already be buried six feet under.

He fisted my collar and yanked me toward him, nearly choking the breath out of my lungs. I didn’t fight back. How could I? Any father would react the