Rhea’s POV
I can’t believe what I just heard come from my brother’s mouth, and not just me, my sisters and even Emma are also taken aback by it.
“She can stay, but he can’t.” I open my mouth to speak, but Colton gently squeezes my hand, forcing me to look at him instead.
“It’s okay,” he says, and although he’s smiling, he’s not happy. “This is time for family, and I want you to enjoy it. Just call me when you're ready to go.” Colton pushes some of my hair behind my ear and tells me that he’ll see me later. He starts walking away and I feel Lark hold onto me.
My mother has come to see why we are all gathering, and she and Lark start arguing, but in the meantime, Colton is quickly walking toward the group of people who are exiting, likely wanting to blend in with the crowd.
