“ That's my rebellious son.Look at him, Penelope. Look at the monster you've been conspiring with."
He is fishing for information, trying to force me to admit that I met Aaron last night.
I am not stupid enough to do that though. The situation is still salvageable, I am not giving myself out.
"I haven't…" I start to explain but he cuts me off.
"Shut up." He snarls, his free hand moving to his sword. "Stay close. If you try to run, my guards have orders to kill you." He announces that gives me one last warning look.
He moves forward, dragging me with him and entering the battlefield with guards surrounding us. Warriors part for their Alpha, creating a path toward where Aaron is fighting.
I see the moment Aaron spots us. His eyes lock onto mine, widening with shock and then fury.
He
