ELLA
“Of course, they aren’t your problems, even if you and your brother contributed greatly to those problems,” I said maliciously, and he scowled.
He ignored my retort and continued speaking. “Again, this affects me directly. That’s the only reason I’m here, which brings up the question—why did you leave without informing anyone?”
I rolled my eyes and ran my hands through my hair. I knew that question would pop up at some point, but I wasn’t interested in answering it—especially if it came from Kade.
The only person who deserved an answer to that question was Lyla, and she wasn’t here to get one, so there was no need to give anyone else a befitting reply.
“I didn’t think I was answerable to any of you,” I replied after a long silence, and he shook his head.
“We are a pack, Harper.
