The hand that gripped mine belonged to Shay. She pulled me up without saying anything, then quietly stood next to Richard.
I had underestimated Richard. He had bought Shay off.
I couldn't believe what I was seeing.
I thought running like that, leaving fake tracks at the fork, would at least throw him off.
But Richard just grabbed me, lifting me effortlessly. I was trapped in his hold like a helpless child.
"No!" I snapped, angry. What did they think I was?
This was ridiculous, like some absurd play I had been forced into.
I stood my ground, glaring up at Richard. He was a full head taller than me, but at that moment, I refused to back down.
"Richard! You don't deserve to be my brother! Haven't I made that clear enough?"
My words made his eyes darken, but before he could say anythi
