Malakai “Has it gotten you anything except more trouble?” I cut her off sharply, stepping back to put space between us. “Let’s not make the same mistake twice.” Natalie stared at me with a pout. I could see the irritation flashing across her face now, all so sharp and ready to explode. Good. I could handle her anger better than whatever emotional mess had been going on between us. If she thought threatening me the last time would work... She was wrong. “You’re unbelievable,” she said, folding her arms. “You act like you’re the only one with a mind here.” “Maybe I am,” I shot back, barely holding back a smirk. To that, her lips curled in annoyance. I waited for the explosion. “You think too much of yourself. My father won’t take kindly to the way you’re acting. He’s already not thril

