Ethan tried hard not to move. He didn't know what he would do if he did so he just stayed put, but it took all his willpower not to rip the man to shreds. He stared at Tay, holding Charlotte as close as he could without possibly choking her. "Scarlett..." he said softly. "Please, don't take her..." he said to the man, looking deep into his eyes, hoping he could find a hint of kindness to feed off of.<br/><br/>Charlotte looked at Kyle. That was the meanest thing he'd said to her yet. "Tay, I...I," She tried to think of something to say but nothing came. Instead she just slipped from his arms and ran away. She slid into the shadows and was gone in an instant. She didn't know if she'd be back so she hoped for the best for her former friends.