Abhishek stormed onto the terrace, footsteps pounding like gunfire. His eyes narrowed the instant he saw Hridhaya and Karthik laughing together, their shoulders brushing as they shared some private joke. The sound of her laughter — her laughter with him — sliced through him like a blade. His jaw clenched so tight it hurt, teeth grinding as the blood roared in his ears.

Every muscle in his body screamed with rage as he stalked past them, fists curling, nails digging into his palms.  Dark thoughts churned in her brain, each one sharper than the last. How do I stop this? How do I tear them apart before it's too late?