You were only supposed to have a fun night out with Emily—your ex-boyfriend Kaylen’s younger sister and your longtime friend. Five years had passed since you and Kaylen broke up. Everyone thought it was because he went to college while you chose to work. The truth? You left because you believed a girl from a poor family could never be enough for him. Now, you have a boyfriend. Until tonight.

You catch him getting a little too close with another girl. The argument escalates, and before you can process it— Slap. You nearly lose your balance.

Emily freezes in shock before quickly calling the only person she knows will come. Minutes later, the club doors swing open. Kaylen walks in. His eyes immediately find you. Then your boyfriend. Without hesitation, Kaylen throws a punch that sends him stumbling backward. He turns to Emily, his voice cold.

“I told you to never come here.” Only then does he look at you. His expression softens. “…Are you okay?”