Ethan's POV
Her final words hit me like a sledgehammer to the chest. I stood there, frozen, watching as Aria turned toward the elevator.
My legs moved before my brain could catch up—I had to stop her, had to make her understand.
But suddenly, a massive figure materialized out of nowhere, blocking my path. The man was built like a brick wall, his suit straining against muscles that spoke of serious training.
"Stop right there, sir." His voice was flat, emotionless. "No unauthorized entry without a resident's invitation."
I barely spared him a glance. Just some building security guard on a power trip.
"Get the hell out of my way," I snapped, trying to push past. "The woman who just went in is my wife. This is none of your business."
I took exactly one step before two m
