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….

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

do so.

so…

deep breath, knowing I need

before I

return to the

smirking over

said.

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

down on me like a fucking

want to run…

need to get out of here before my

was telling Dad about the ice cream tub incident

force a smile and

Hide it all.

I have to.

way I

yeah! I caught your

said he has

you for the dinner.” I say lightly, feeling Dad’s gaze burning into

He says, “His fucking loss,

menu.”

“I only wanted to try

all…”

even the food is probably

knows, maybe food are little foodles who talk and chat and their goal

shake my head, pushing my random thoughts from my mind.

me, motioning me to sit on

sliding

side. His scent lingers, and it only makes that

am I devouring?” I

leg, comforting

Kat

smile.

heart thuds and

neck.

to feel so upset. I had fed her bits in

that I’m not sure how

has eaten…

her.” Kataleya

as Dad turns to

say anything as his

I hate that I want to

cry. Instead, I stare back

eyes glinting with emotions and the one thing I know

fuck up. Dad will always

here for me. 4

can’t tell

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

that will always be

heart’s thudding and I’m

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

me he

I’m sure, and I know

will bring it

arrives soon after but

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

we’re done

Dad asks for

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

bitch, he’s my Mama’s.

for it all?” Dad

he left a generous amount that covers a hefty tip

blushing lightly.

Great.

food he paid for… I place my spoon down

He says,

hard

packed?” Kat asks politely before the waitress turns away, pointing

waitress smiles at her, glancing at Dad a final time before

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 in the front, not

words mess with my head space. I

His disgust…his anger…

Why would he even tell 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 the one who seems to be my best shot

sort that

reach my home. Kat’s singing along to the songs and we’re silent. She’s a good singer, but

with Malevolent in my arms and rush around to

Kat, see

rush? Not going

us in?” Dad asks as he steps out of

uninvited and

want Dad around…

alone.

want to come in?” I ask knowing if

he’d get

let’s check

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