Chapter 129 - Leash

Daniel's P.O.V.

"Stop drinking, Daniel! What have you made of yourself?" The high-pitched sound of Henry made my eardrums shift from their original place as pain originated in my head.

"Stop lecturing me. I'm not interested. If you have something useful to say, then say it. If not, zip your mouth shut," I slurred out in a drunken voice, closing my eyes, resigning myself to my sorrows once again.

"Daniel... What has happened to you?" Henry's voice was filled with genuine concern, the kind of concern that only comes from someone who cares deeply about you. I ignored his question, opting to take another swig from the bottle sitting on the coffee table in front of me. The alcohol burned as it traveled down my throat, temporarily numbing the pain I felt inside.

"Stop it, you bastard. Is this how you're going to show yourself to Eleanor after the mess you've caused?" Henry's voice wavered, a mix of anger and sadness seeping through his words as he moved forward attempting to snatch the b