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

do so.

so…

deep breath, knowing I need

before I lose

to the table where

smirking over something

said.

saying to her as he hooks his arm around her neck and pulls

my emotions slamming down on me like a fucking tidal

want to run…

of here

I was telling Dad about the ice cream tub

and nod.

Hide it all.

I have to.

way I

I caught your guest on the

and he said he has

say lightly,

He says, “His fucking loss, Kat just ordered the

menu.”

only wanted to try

all…”

girl loves food and I’m sure even the food is probably grateful

who talk and chat

pushing my random thoughts from my mind.

jerking his head at me, motioning me to sit on

don’t argue, sliding

it only makes that punch to the gut

what dessert am I devouring?” I ask,

leg, comforting

Dad said, lots.” Kat says

smile.

thuds and I scratch

neck.

Any scraps left for Malevolent?” I ask, not wanting to feel so upset.

not sure

has eaten…

her.”

as Dad

anything as his

that I want to break

Instead, I stare

thing I know is that no matter how

I fuck up. Dad will always

here for me. 4

just can’t tell him

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.

is a place that will always be safe…

and I’m

now that I’m grateful when he doesn’t ask

me

sure, and

will bring

dessert arrives soon after but

mess and no matter how

done and

ice cream. Dad asks for

other sir who was with you already footed

bitch, he’s

for it all?” Dad

generous amount that covers a hefty tip too and the

blushing lightly.

Great.

paid for… I place my spoon

thanks.” He says, frowning

hard one

we please have these packed?” Kat asks politely

at her, glancing at Dad

restaurant and head to the car. Kat’s holding the leftovers carefully as we get back

back against the leather seats of Dad’s car, trying not to let Royce’s words mess with my head

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

going to sort that pretty little shit out.

finally reach my home. Kat’s singing along to the songs and we’re silent. She’s

with Malevolent

see

rush? Not going

in?” Dad asks as he steps out of

and looks

don’t want Dad around… I want

alone.

in?” I ask knowing if

he’d

let’s check this

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