He laughed.”Is that any way to greet an old friend? We have unfinished business, Ava.”
Nina stepped forward protectively. “She said leave. Now.”
Isaac’s eyes narrowed. “Stay out of this, bitch. This is between me and her.”
“There is no ‘me and you’ anymore,” I said firmly, despite my racing heart. “It’s been over.”
“It’s over when I say it’s over,” he snarled, moving closer. “You think you can just walk away from me? “
“You cheated on me, Isaac.”
He waved dismissively. “Details. You’re mine, Ava.”
Nina pulled out her phone. “I’m calling security.”
In a flash, Isaac lunged forward and knocked the phone from her hand. It clattered across the pavement.
“No one’s calling anyone,” he growled. He grabbed Nina’s arm roughly.
“Let go of her!” I shouted. I tried to pull him off.
Isaac shoved Nina aside and turned his attention to me. His eyes were wild now. “You’ve been avoiding me for too long. It’s time you remembered your place.”
He grabbed my wrist so hard I knew it would bruise. I tried to pull away, but he was too strong.
“Let. Her. Go.”
The new voice was deep, commanding, and unmistakably that of an Alpha.
I turned to see Joseph Garcia standing a few feet away. His posture was rigid and his eyes blazed with fury.
Isaac’s grip loosened slightly in surprise. “Who the hell are you?”
“Someone who doesn’t like seeing women manhandled by drunken losers,” Joseph replied coldly. “Step away from her. Now.”
Isaac laughed. “This isn’t your business, man. This is between me and my girlfriend.”
“Ex-girlfriend,” I corrected.
Joseph moved closer. I could feel the power radiating off him. This was pure Alpha dominance.
“I won’t ask again,” Joseph said.
Isaac must have sensed the danger because he released my wrist and took a step back. But he wasn’t ready to give up. “You think you’re tough? Do you have any idea who I am?”
“Someone who’s about to get his ass handed to him if he doesn’t walk away in the next five seconds,” Joseph replied.
Isaac glanced between us. He was sizing up the situation. Joseph was taller, obviously stronger, and completely sober. Even through his drunken haze, Isaac could see he was outmatched.
“This isn’t over, Ava,” he spat before backing away. “We’ll finish this conversation another time.”
“No, we won’t,” Joseph said firmly. “Because if you come near her again, I’ll make sure you regret it.”
Isaac’s face contorted with rage, but self-preservation won out. He shot me one last venomous look before turning and stumbling away into the darkness.
The moment he was gone, Joseph’s demeanor changed completely. The intimidating Alpha was replaced by concern as he approached me.
“Are you okay?” he asked. His eyes scanned my face.
I rubbed my wrist. “I’m fine. Thank you for stepping in.”
Nina rushed over and got her phone from the ground. “That was amazing! You scared the crap out of him!”
Joseph didn’t seem to share her enthusiasm. His expression remained serious. “Do you know that guy?”
“Unfortunately,” I sighed. “My ex-boyfriend. He’s been having trouble with the concept of ‘ex’ lately.”
“Has he done this before? Followed you? Grabbed you like that?” Joseph’s voice was tight with controlled anger.
“It’s been escalating,” I admitted. “Tonight was the worst it’s been.”
“You need to report him,” Joseph said firmly. “I can drive you to the police station right now if you want.”
“Really?” Nina asked. “You’d do that?”
Joseph nodded. “Absolutely. This kind of behavior only gets worse if it’s not addressed.”
I hesitated. I was torn between my distrust of this man and the genuine concern he seemed to be showing. Plus, he had just rescued me from a potentially dangerous situation.
“I appreciate the offer,” I said finally. “But I don’t want to impose.”
“It’s not an imposition,” Joseph insisted. “And honestly, I don’t think either of you should be taking a cab alone tonight. That guy might still be lurking around.”
Nina looked at me. “He’s right, Ava. Isaac was super mad. I don’t feel safe.”
I bit my lip and weighed my options. “Okay. Thank you.”
Joseph led us to his car. He opened the passenger door for me while Nina climbed into the back.
The drive to the police station was quiet. I kept stealing glances at Joseph’s profile as he drove. I wondered why a man like him would go out of his way to help someone he barely knew.
At the station, Joseph waited patiently while I filed a report.
The officer was sympathetic but not particularly optimistic about immediate action.
“Without a restraining order, there’s only so much we can do,” the officer explained. “But we’ve documented the incident, and officers will keep an eye out in that area.”
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