stepenother mutters,
silent waved my mother broke the quietn
„ isn’t she?” she blurts out.
indutely softened. The thought of Lana mingling with randon par
use ma?” my stepmot
and us. “What do you mean by tharm
et, pou just look
y‘ got your hands full with Lana myn
mother explains
nt of satisfaction in
ardly take it anymor
I pushed my chair back and immediately stood up
mother demands. “Dinner ist finished yet.”
onsense, if she couldn’t act civilized, I wasn’t going to sit there and listen to her trash talk my mate. “You
p with this nonse
“Apolis!” my mother shouts,
ically comprised i
– this quiet, sof
ignonngher
wanor breaking. She hated raising her voice in public; she wanted everyone to think of her as
d that behind closed doors.
stepmother, continued to walk away. Helt an unsettling knot in my stomach. The thought of Lana
ground fou began my search for Lane. I wanted to apologize for my mother’s behavior, assuming her actions would improve
This had to change. Tonight, when my mother got back from dinner, we inspect for the people whose home she was currently in, I wouldn’t proceed with the
no amount of palt tipping would make me rethink mat
bat scan of the area.
frantically looking for her, but she was nowhere to be found. It added to my frustration, especially knowing how sexy she looked i thought of not being able to touch or kiss her was driving me mad it was hard to keep my feelings in check with everyone around. A and they’d all see how much I craved her
Tacanned the ground floor one step listers was bund
1 time before stepping into the parking lot. Maybe she was out there somewhere. It struck me as odd that neither of my
Where the hell were they
isabella’s laughter in the distance. Following the sound, I spotted them both, chatting with two young
men who were standing way
into a Gut. I wanted nothing i
tention, Plus, Lana hadi
stormLover and punch both men in the face, but I held back. I didn’t want to make a scene watch me get engaged to Jada in a few days, and she seemed to be managing the situation a lot better
Chapter 77
I didn’t want to be unfair to her, but watching her with another man was asting me alive. I could feel the rage and jealousy neeling moment. I was just waiting for one wrong move to intervené.
I could tell my mate was uncomfortable, despite her forced umile. I knew her well enough to see the didn’t want to be there. burdened with certain family obligations, she would be spending the night in my armis.
I frore as one of the men touched her arm, and I noticed her flinch. Oh hell on. That was the sign I’d been waiting for.
Without wasting another second, Trushed in. Lana finally saw the, surprise flashing in her eyes as if she thought I was still upon the rooftop with the
others.
“Lana,” I say, trying to keep my tone controlled despite my agitation. “Let’s go.”
“Hey, buddy,” the man interjected, blocking me
“We’re having a conversation here. We’re about to head out, so mind your oven brosintese,”
om Land and th
Isabella glanced between me and the man, and something in her expression made me wonder if she was aware of the connection But I pushed that concern aside, focusing on the jerk in front of me.
“Lana.” I say firmly. “Please. Let me take you home.”
Lana started to come toward me after realizing th shit in my tone, but the guy stepped in front of her, cutting off my pach.
What the fuck was this losers problem?
I was trying my best to stay calm, but he was pushing my limits.
What was I just saying-
He doesn’t get to finish his thought before I land a solid punch on his mouth.
Isabella gasps asi take Lana’s hand, pulling her away.
“You’re also leaving,” I warn Isabella, not wanting to leave her alone with those guys. While my main concern was still my mate, I had to be careful about my other step–sister as well. She was the type to easily get herselfin trouble. In fact, I’m sure that she was the one who started the conversations with those strangers.
She doesn’t argue as she falls in line behind us.
“My car is here,” Lana reminds me. “I can just drop myself of”
“That’s fine,” Isabella interjects, rummaging through her sister’s purse for the keys. “You two can head out together, and just grab a ride home in your
Lana narrows her eyes at her, but Isabella doesn’t pay her any attention as she practically belts away before her sister can stop her.
“What are you doing, Apollo?” Lana demands the moment Isabella vanishes from sight. “Why are you here? Shouldn’t you be at dinner with your mother and Jada right now?”
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