ROWAN The door bursts open, and she quickly stands straight. Taken aback, I glance at the commotion. Landon is hurrying inside and behind him is Father. I thought Father already left! "I'm sorry, Rowan. I couldn't stop him from entering." Landon says in a quick murmur "It's fine. Leave." He bows and excuses himself. Father has a scowl on his face but it gets deadlier as his eyes go to Bri. She flinches and grabs my arm. For some reason, she has always had a raw dread for Father. A little too raw, that she ends up panicking. "I see you're still hanging out with her. Don't you ever learn, Rowan?" Father says with raw spite. "What's that supposed to mean?" "She killed your mate, stupid! She's a f*****g killer. She's the reason Lyra died. Why can't that stick to your head?!" "She is

