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….

trying to distract myself from Royce’s words, but it’s hard

do so.

I feel so… upset

take a deep breath,

here before I lose control.

to the table

over something Kataleya

said.

Dad’s saying to her as he hooks his arm around her neck

falter, my emotions slamming down on me like a fucking tidal wave,

want to run…

get out of here before my

the ice cream tub

force a smile and

Hide it all.

I have to.

way

caught your guest on

said

dinner.” I say lightly, feeling Dad’s gaze

He says, “His fucking loss,

menu.”

“I only wanted to try

all…”

the food is probably grateful to

little foodles who talk and

my head, pushing my

before jerking his head at me, motioning me

don’t argue, sliding into

lingers, and it only makes that punch to the gut

I ask, glad

my leg, comforting

said, lots.” Kat

smile.

heart thuds and I scratch

neck.

ask, not wanting to feel so upset. I had fed her bits in between, but I

that I’m not sure

has eaten…

fed her.”

as Dad turns to

anything

I hate that I want to break

I stare back

thing I

up. Dad will always

here for me. 4

just can’t

that always

that will always

and I’m

that I’m grateful when he doesn’t ask anything as he rubs my

tells me he

sure, and

bring

dessert arrives soon

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

we’re done and Malevolent

Dad asks

other sir who was with you already footed the bill.” The waitress says, flashing

bitch, he’s

it

covers a hefty tip

blushing lightly.

Great.

food he paid for…

He says, frowning

hard

Kat asks politely before the waitress

at her, glancing at Dad a final time before she takes the dessert

say anything, 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

mess with my head space. I have tried not to

His disgust…his anger…

told Dad? I know I’m looking for an avenue to release

sort that pretty little shit out.

focus my gaze out of the window until we finally reach my home. Kat’s singing along to the songs and we’re silent. She’s a good singer, but she’s

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

see you

rush? Not

Dad asks as he steps out of

uninvited and

don’t want Dad around… I want to

alone.

come in?” I

him, he’d get

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