Chapter 28. A Hard Truth

SKYLA.

A game?

He’s so close, his thundering heart and those brilliant blue eyes are too much. All I can see is him, his scent wreaking havoc with my mind and I suddenly feel as if there is no air and I’m drowning in his rage.

I let out a shaky breath, trying to control my emotions. I exhale, and I’m surprised to see the puff of visible air.

It’s so cold in here? Is a window open?

“He told you.” I state quietly, looking into his eyes.

I don’t even know how to feel about that…

Why would Aleric do that?

He almost smirks, his cold eyes boring into mine.

“Of course he did,” he scoffs. “Why not gloat right?”

“That wasn’t-”

“Whatever it was. The thing is, Skyla… don’t mess me about. You thought since you couldn’t have one brother, why not just have the other? Correct?”

I stay quiet, his words hitting a nerve. 2

He sees right through me.

“You know what? You and Aleric seem to be

the perfect match… carry on, I wish you both all the best, because this Arden is not going to be added to your list of fucks.” 5

He pushes away from the wall, turning away from me as if he’s too disgusted to even look at me and, for the first time in my life, I’m regretting sleeping with someone…

“Move.” His command emanates through me and although it does nothing to bend me to his will, the power in it stuns me. I can feel it in the air and my heart thunders.

He isn’t normal…

I try to think of a sassy comeback but I have

fuck-all to say.

I slowly step aside, and he doesn’t even

bother looking at me as he pulls the door open, but then he pauses.

“Tell your father that I thank him for the dinner invitation, but something has come up, and I needed to leave.”

He doesn’t wait for a reply and swiftly exits.

I close my eyes, slumping back against the door as it thuds shut and sigh heavily.

That went downhill fast…

Taking a few deep breaths, I shiver at how

cold I feel.

I open my eyes, unsure how to process my emotions. His words stung, but I don’t care. I know deep down that I did what I did to prove a point. What did I think, that he wouldn’t find out? Yeah, that was a stupid

assumption to make.

I feel stupid, angry, irritated, and hurt. 2

But fuck, it’s my own doing.

I scan the bathroom, frowning when my attention falls on the large mirrors that line

the wall behind the sink basins.

Frost? I push away from the door and slowly

walk over to them, looking at the corner of the glass that meets the ceiling.

There’s ice…

I tilt my head, frowning. Earlier I had felt as if the temperature had dropped in here. I’m certain when I came in here it wasn’t this

cold.

What is going on?

I’m about to reach for my phone when I realise it’s not with me. I glance at the door before I quickly climb onto the marble

counter and reach for the corner of the glass.

Ice cold.

It is not even just steam, it was solid ice coating the corner of the mirror. The glass around the ice was frosty and had partially

steamed up.

Strange….

unease and restlessness rising. I’m trying to distract myself from

do so.

so… upset by his

take a deep breath, knowing I need

here before I lose control.

return to the table

smirking over

said.

to her as he hooks his arm around her neck and pulls her close, kissing her forehead.

falter, my emotions slamming down on me like a

want to run…

get out of here before

telling Dad about the ice cream tub incident with Alessandra.”

smile and nod. “Oh, that was

Hide it all.

I have to.

the way I always

yeah! I caught your guest on the

and he said he has to leave

say lightly, feeling Dad’s gaze burning

“His fucking loss, Kat just ordered the

menu.”

“I only wanted to

all…”

loves food and I’m sure even the food

talk and chat and their

my head, pushing my

jerking his head at me, motioning me to

sliding into

only makes that

I

my leg,

Kat says with

smile.

thuds and

neck.

so upset. I had fed her bits in

not

has eaten…

fed her.” Kataleya

as Dad turns to

say anything

that I want to

I

one thing I know is that no

fuck up.

here for me. 4

can’t

if he knows what’s going through my mind, he wraps his strong arm around me, pulling me close. I close my eyes, inhaling his woody scent that always holds that touch of smoke. His steady beating heart and the warmth of his embrace make me lean into him, trying to ease the pain

place that will always be safe…

and

that I’m grateful when he doesn’t ask

tells me he

no I’m sure, and I know

will bring

dessert arrives soon after but

eat. My emotions are a mess and no matter how much I pretend I’m enjoying the different

done

cream. Dad asks

was with you already footed the bill.” The waitress says, flashing Dad

bitch, he’s my

for it all?”

he left a generous amount that covers a hefty tip too

blushing lightly.

Great.

he paid for… I place my spoon down

thanks.” He

hard one to

asks politely before the waitress turns

at her, glancing at Dad a final

waiting for the packed desserts to return before we leave the restaurant and head to the car. Kat’s holding the leftovers carefully as we get back into the car. This time I tell her to sit

mess with my head space. I have tried not to

His disgust…his anger…

his brother who is such a damn goody two-shoes? What if he told Dad? I know I’m looking for an avenue to release my anger, and Aleric is

sort that pretty little shit

my gaze out of the window until we finally reach my home. Kat’s singing along to the songs and

moment the car comes to a halt, I jump out with Malevolent in my arms and rush

see you

the fucking rush? Not going

Dad asks as

uninvited and

Dad around… I want to

alone.

come in?” I ask knowing

him, he’d get

check

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