“Caitlin, I don’t understand what you’re talking about. What do you mean?” I snapped at her without thinking twice.
Caitlin stumbled like someone who was dizzy, falling to the floor and then bursting into tears. Her strange behavior made me even more wary.
“Tell me what you mean, Ennik isn’t your brother? Explain!” I demanded. “And why are you so scared of him!”
“He is my brother, but we’ve never been close,” Caitlin explained. “We have so many ongoing conflicts, it’s beyond ridiculous.”
“You’re still acting,” I rolled my eyes, looking away.
Caitlin wiped her tears and took a deep breath, steadying herself before continuing. “It’s not an act. You know how siblings can be—sometimes we just don’t get along. But with Ennik, it’s different. It’s like he’s always watching me, waiting for m
