My Secret, My Bully, My Mates

Chapter 71

I blasted through my workout, not going too heavy since I was on my own, but I took all of my muscles to complete failure. I have to start pushing myself now. I need to be better, stronger. I have a year to get ready.

I got home around 6:30 and went straight to the kitchen to fuel back up. I didn't have more than my protein shake before my workout, which was a mistake. I am starving and my grumbling stomach is agreeing with me. If I don't eat, I'm going to be sore in the morning.

"Where have you been? We eat dinner at six.” A growl comes from the table making me jump and turn around gripping the edge of the counter.

"Oh, sh*t!" I really wish people would stop that.

at the kitchen table, plates half empty. They never eat

are never to be late for or miss a family dinner again. Do you understand?” My dad growls out. I look at him confused, I can't even hide it. I have never been allowed to eat with them unless we had company. And as far as I

order.” He's talking to his plate now.

has to be Mateo's doing after what I told him last night. I asked him not to try and fix things. I may want my dad to want me, but not by force. I can see in his eyes he’s only doing this for Mateo's sake, not for me. To appease my brother, not because he suddenly feels affection for me. I take a deep breath to steady the anger that is now surging through

every night during that time. I have had training during that time, seven days a week for the last two years. You have never wanted me to sit with you before and I don't believe that

sound of my brother's footsteps. I don’t slow for him this time though. It is taking all I have

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