Essel’s Pov
After several frustrating attempts to find the right key in the dim light of a lamppost, I finally located the stubborn piece of metal and unlocked the door. I closed it behind me, kicked off my shoes, and let out a weary sigh as I made my way upstairs to the guest room.
Suddenly, a strong arm seized my wrist and pushed me against the wall.
My head hit the drywall, causing me to wince. I shot a glare at the dark green eyes staring back at me. "What on earth, Akila?"
He looked down at me, his dark hair partially obscuring his face. "Where have you been?"
"What were you thinking? Do you have any idea what time it is? Did it ever cross your mind to let Grace or me know you were going somewhere after school? Or when you’d be back?" He asked, clearly frustrated.
"I had to
