Natalie's POV.
I swung open the door to where I overheard their conversation. How could Ryder keep this from me? I mean, doesn't my life matter to him? I understand he wanted to protect me by not telling me but the council wants me dead. That's something I need to know about, especially if Ryder was the one who was supposed to do it. I’m slightly surprised that Ryder didn't kill me though, he loves me that much? I really wish he would have told me. I could've been prepared for this.
They all stared at me in shock and I was still a little shocked myself. Ian is even here. I decide I might as well speak first, "I heard everything."
They all snap out of it as Ryder comes towards me and takes my chin delicately in his hand, "Listen, I'm sorry I didn't tell you, it was for your protection a
